Sikkim: Gurudongmar Lake tourism resumes after 887 days since GLOF

North Sikkim route reopens as Taram Chu Bridge restores connectivity - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

Tourist movement towards Lachen in Sikkim has resumed after authorities reopened the Chungthang–Lachen road following the inauguration of the newly constructed Taram Chu Bridge. With the restoration of connectivity, officials have restarted issuing tourist permits for visitors travelling towards the region, which serves as the main base for travellers heading to Gurudongmar Lake. Located at an altitude of nearly 17,000 feet near the India–China …

Sikkim: Gurudongmar Lake tourism resumes after 887 days since GLOF

Tourism to the high-altitude Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim has begun to revive after more than two years of disruption following the devastating South Lhonak Lake GLOF of October 2023, which severely damaged road infrastructure and cut off access to the region. With the reopening of the Chungthang–Lachen road following the inauguration of the newly […] The post Sikkim: Gurudongmar Lake tourism resumes after 887 days since GLOF appeared first …