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Gangtok: The ultimate summer getaway destination for cool and memorable vacation

Nestled in the northeastern region of India, Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim state, remains an undiscovered treasure and the perfect summer vacation spot.

Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim state in north-eastern India, is a hidden gem and the coolest destination for a summer vacation.(Unsplash)
Published on Jun 01, 2023 10:54 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Gangtok

Are we at greater risk of avalanches?

The climate crisis is leading to a rise in extreme precipitation events, but snowfall and snow cover is reducing. It's a mixed picture.

Rescue team members search for survivors after an avalanche in Sikkim on Tuesday. (REUTERS)
Published on Apr 05, 2023 08:08 PM IST
ByJayashree Nandi

Rescue operations resume at Sikkim avalanche scene

Around half-a-dozen vehicles carrying close to 30 tourists to Nathu La pass between Sikkim and Tibet were stuck under the snow when the avalanche hit

Rescue operations were called off on Tuesday evening due to heavy snowfall. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 10:54 AM IST

Tourists stranded in North Bengal due to incessant rains in Sikkim

In North Sikkim the places blocked include Phodong and Namok on the highway to Mangan. Road to the district is also blocked at Sokpey, Rakdong and Tintek Khola near Dikchu and work is on to remove the landslide debris. Some houses have been damaged at Marchak village on the Singtam-Mangan highway

Tourists stranded in North Bengal due to incessant rains in Sikkim(Unsplash)
Updated on Oct 12, 2022 05:14 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Gangtok

Sikkim, West Bengal sign agreement to ease travel for tourists, boost tourism

The agreement will allow West Bengal-registered commercial vehicles to drop tourists at their hotels in different travel destinations of Sikkim. 

Sikkim, West Bengal sign agreement to ease travel for tourists in a bid to boost tourism (Unsplash)
Updated on Jul 07, 2022 09:40 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Siliguri
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