Tourism revival in Sikkim, surge in visitors after Oct 2023 floods

By  News On Air   Jan 28, 2025

Tourists have been flocking to Mangan district in North Sikkim over the past two months, marking a strong revival in tourism. Tourist visits to the area came to a halt in October 2023 due to floods triggered by a glacial lake outburst. North Sikkim was reopened to tourists on December 1 last year. 

Akashvani’s Correspondent reports North Sikkim is a favourite destination for domestic as well as international tourists. This part is known for frequent snowfalls during the winter period and tourists visit destinations including Lachen, Lachung, and Yumthang. The hotel industry, travel agents and transporters had to suffer massive losses over the past 15 months due to a lack of tourism activities. However, the re-opening of tourism activities has brought joy to the local people and industry. North Sikkim shares a border with China and for this tourists visiting the high altitude destinations need permission from the authority.