Message from Chief Minister
Sikkim is a hilly State nestled in the
Eastern Himalayas. The State takes pride in
its natural beauty manifested by the snow
clad mountains, landscape dotted with
perennial streams and water falls, lush
green forests, picturesque villages, natives
in traditional dresses, indigenous
architecture and the crime free society
added to the natural attractions of the
state, making it one of the most sought
after tourist destination in the country.
The State is naturally gifted having all
sorts of destinations and circuits required
for the tourists. Tourism in Sikkim has
impressive varieties of Tourism Products,
some of them are:
- Organic, green and Pollution Free
State
- Very rich Culture, traditions,
heritage and strong commitment
- Eco-friendly and Wildlife
- Village Tourism
- Adventure Tourism
- Wellness, Health, Yoga, Herbal and
medical tourism
- Religious, Culture, Heritage and
pilgrimage Tourism
- Conference Tourism
- Tea Tourism
- And many more
The State Government in the past years
have given top priority and importance for
the development of sufficient and required
infrastructure for the development of
tourism in the State. Some of the important
steps taken are:
- Construction of good network of all
weather roads
- A very good network communication,
internet, telephone etc.
- A good network of transport- private
participation
- Introduction of Helicopter services
which are being further upgraded
- Construction of network of Helipads
- Airport under development
- A substantial enhancement in
accommodation, hotels and Home stays
- Approval by Government of India for
Railway line
- Double lanning of existing NH-31A
and construction of alternative National
Highway
- For power and energy support, a
network of Hydro Electric projects
- Development of required Human
Resources for the sector
- Safety and security
- Regulation of Tourism trade
- A good network of travel agents,
tour operators and other service
providers
- A well established network of
Tourist Reception-cum-Information
Centers (TRICs) which are being further
upgraded
Dr. Pawan Chamling
Chief Minister of Sikkim