Monday, March 24, 2025 Sikkim is set for a tourism boom with major infrastructure upgrades, skill development programs, and plans to transform remote villages into top destinations. Sikkim’s tourism industry is poised for significant growth with infrastructure upgrades and new skill development programs aimed at remote villages, as announced by Tourism Minister Tshering Thendup Bhutia. During the recent Sikkim Rural Tourism Meeting, officials unveiled plans to transform Uttarey village in the Maneybong-Dentam area into a major tourist destination.
Located near the Nepal border, Uttarey is already renowned for housing the Singshore Bridge, Asia’s second-largest suspension bridge, which will soon feature a glass-bottom walkway offering stunning valley views. The state government has launched the “Sikkim Inspires Go” initiative, designed to train unemployed youth and women in around 20 tourism-related skills. Upon completing the program, participants will be well-equipped for roles in Sikkim’s expanding tourism sector.
A major highlight of the meeting was the near completion of the Chiwabhanjyang International Road Corridor, which will connect Sikkim to Nepal. This mountain pass, located at an altitude of 3,139 meters, will become a key cross-border link. The 18-20 kilometer route from Uttarey to Chiwabhanjyang will offer breathtaking views of Mount Kanchenjunga and is set to play a critical role in boosting regional connectivity.
In addition to these developments, Sik.
