The Sikkim government has decided to open the battlefield destinations of Doka-La and Cho-La for domestic tourists from October 1, officials said.
In a notification earlier this week, Chief Secretary R Telang said Indian tourists carrying voter identity cards would be allowed to visit the two sites under strict guidelines for security and environmental protection.
The decision was taken under the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative, the notification said.
Doka-La and Cho-La are located near the India-Bhutan-China tri-junction.
According to the notification, tourists will be required to obtain permits from the tourism and civil aviation departments through registered tour operators or travel agencies.
“Permits shall be issued only upon submission of one-night homestay booking confirmation from designated areas along the Silk Route Kupup, Gnathang, Zuluk or Padamchen,” the order stated.
Tourists will be required to pay a permit fee of Rs 1,120 per person, which includes wildlife .​The Sikkim government has decided to open the battlefield destinations of Doka-La and Cho-La for domestic tourists from October 1, officials said.
In a notification earlier this week, Chief Secretary R Telang said Indian tourists carrying voter identity cards would be allowed to visit the two sites under strict guidelines for security and environmental protection.
The decision was taken under the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative, the notification said.
Doka-La and Cho-La are located near the India-Bhutan-China tri-junction.
According to the notification, tourists will be required to obtain permits from the tourism and civil aviation departments through registered tour operators or travel agencies.
“Permits shall be issued only upon submission of one-night homestay booking confirmation from designated areas along the Silk Route Kupup, Gnathang, Zuluk or Padamchen,” the order stated.
Tourists will be required to pay a permit fee of Rs 1,120 per person, which includes wildlife . ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
