Sikkim Tourists

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  Now, Tourist Vehicles Entering Sikkim Will Have To Carry Garbage Bags

  All tourist vehicles entering Sikkim will now have to mandatorily carry a large garbage bag, according to an official order.

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  1,225 Stranded Tourists Evacuated From Rain-Hit Sikkim

  In its second day of rescue operation, the Sikkim administration on Tuesday evacuated 1,225 tourists from Lachung and nearby areas of Mangan district which was hit by a series of landslides and rain leaving at least six people dead, an official said.

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  Evacuation Of 1,200 Stranded Tourists Begins From Rain-Hit Sikkim

  The very-much delayed evacuation of 1,200 stranded tourists in rain-hit Sikkim's Chungthang began from Toong via Mangan through roads today afternoon.

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  1,200 Stranded Tourists To Be Evacuated From Sikkim Today

  Over 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim's Mangan district due to disruption in road and communication network may be evacuated on Sunday if the weather permits, an official statement said.

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  6 Dead, 1,200 Tourists Stranded In Sikkim After Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods

  Incessant rains caused by a cloudburst in Sikkim's Mangan district - measuring over 220.1 mm - on Wednesday night killed six people, the state's government said.

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  6 Dead, 1,500 Tourists Stranded Amid Landslides, Heavy Rainfall In Sikkim

  At least six people were killed and 1,500-odd tourists stranded as massive landslides triggered by incessant rainfall caused devastation in northern Sikkim's Mangan district, officials said on Thursday.

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  Video: Indian Army Rescues Over 500 Stranded Tourists From Sikkim's Nathula

  The Trishakti Corps men rushed to the rescue and provided succour to the stranded tourists, the Army said.

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  Army Rescues Over 1,200 Stranded Tourists In Sikkim

  Soldiers had even vacated their barracks to enable the accommodation of the stranded tourists, the officials added.

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  Army Rescues Over 800 Stranded Tourists In Sikkim

  Indian Army on Wednesday rescued more than 800 tourists stranded in high altitude areas in eastern Sikkim, officials said.

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  Temporary Bridges Built To Reconnect Flood-Hit Sikkim, Rescue Ops Still On

  Work is on to restore connectivity in areas isolated by flash flood in north Sikkim by setting up temporary bridges and other means, while evacuating stranded tourists will continue on Wednesday, officials said.

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  176 Tourists Airlifted From Flood-Hit Sikkim

  A total of 176 tourists were on Tuesday airlifted from North Sikkim, which has been ravaged by a flash flood in the Teesta river, Chief Secretary VB Pathak said.

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  Over 3,000 Tourists Stranded In Sikkim Amid Flash Floods

  More than 3,000 tourists are stranded in Lachen and Lachung in Mangan district of Sikkim after flash flood hit the area and cut off all road communications are safe on Saturday, officials said.

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  19 Dead, 3,000 Stranded In Sikkim, Fresh Alert Issued: 10 Points

  At least 19 people, including six soldiers, have died in the Sikkim flash floods, and 103 people, including 16 soldiers, remain missing. Over 3,000 tourists are stranded, 2,500 people have been evacuated and 6,000 have been moved to relief camp.

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  6 Soldiers Among 19 Dead In Sikkim Disaster, 103 Missing: 10 Points

  Six soldiers are among 19 dead in the Sikkim flash floods, sources said today. Over 100 including 16 soldiers are missing and 3,000 tourists are stranded. Over 2,500 people have been evacuated so far, and 6,000 have been moved to relief camps.

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  Sikkim Flash Flood: State Government Urges Tourists To Postpone Travel Plans

  The advisory comes hours after Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang asked officials to stop issuing permits to tourists in popular destinations like Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and Nathula on Friday.