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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.

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 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

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

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.
