Sikkim Tourists

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  Tourists Airlifted From North Sikkim As Rescue Ops Continue In Phases

  Nearly 1,500 tourists were stranded in the popular North Sikkim destinations of Lachen and Lachung after the Phidang bridge -considered the region's lifeline - was severely damaged.

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  Over 1,600 Tourists Evacuated From Landslide-Hit Sikkim, 100 Still Stranded

  Over 1,600 tourists were evacuated from two north Sikkim towns after rain-triggered landslides blocked roads leading to Gangtok and out of the state.

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  Over 100 Stranded Tourists Evacuated Safely From North Sikkim

  The first batch of 18 tourist vehicles from North Sikkim's Lachung, carrying more than 100 stranded tourists, have reached Phidang in Lower Dzongu, officials said on Monday.

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  Over 1,200 Tourists Stranded Amid Rain, Landslides, Rising Rivers In Sikkim

  As monsoon tightens its grip on North Sikkim, more than 1,276 domestic tourists and two foreign nationals remain stranded in the picturesque but now perilous valleys of Lachen and Lachung in Mangan district.

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  Vehicle With 11 Tourists Falls 1,000 Feet Into Teesta River In North Sikkim

  A tourist vehicle with 11 passengers travelling in Sikkim's Mangan district plunged 1,00 feet from a cliff into the Teesta river on Thursday.

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  Tourists Stranded After Sudden Snowfall In East Sikkim Rescued

  Several tourists stranded between Tsomgo Lake and Thegu in East Sikkim after a hailstorm and snowfall were successfully evacuated on Monday, officials said.

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  Hundreds Of Tourists Stranded In North Sikkim Due To Landslides Rescued

  Hundreds of tourists stranded in Chungthang in Mangan district of north Sikkim following landslides were rescued on Friday, officials said.

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  Tourists Left Stranded In North Sikkim Due To Landslides Amid Heavy Rain

  Around 1,000 tourists were stranded in picturesque North Sikkim on Thursday following landslides in the Himalayan state which is also witnessing heavy rain, the police said.

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  Video Shows Danish Tourists Picking Up Trash In Sikkim's Yumthang Valley, Internet Reacts

  A video capturing their thoughtful act was shared on Instagram, inspiring many with their simple yet meaningful gesture.

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  "Mithai Khayenge?": Sikkim Boy's Kind Gesture Leaves Internet Teary-Eyed

  Urgen, a young boy from Sikkim, is winning hearts on the Internet for his simple gesture towards a tourist visiting his village.

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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.