Viswajyoti Bhattacharya, Siliguri : Sikkim’s new record in the tourism industry! Last year i.e. in 2025 more than 17 lakh tourists traveled to that state. Apart from North, West and South Sikkim are also getting good booking response. And the tourism traders of Sikkim are excited about it. Not only last year, this year has also had a good start. Tourists are flocking to Sikkim from the first day of the year. On the other hand, Lachen is opening in February. As a result, the number of tourists is expected to increase in the coming days.

Sikkim Tourism Department Additional Chief Secretary C Subhokar Rao said that Sikkim has set a new record in the tourism industry. More than 17.12 lakh tourists visited the state during 2025. The number of tourists in 2024 was 16.25 lakh. In 2025, the number of tourists from different states of India was more than 95 thousand. The number of foreign tourists was 12 thousand. On the other hand, since the beginning of this year i.e. 2026, nature has poured snow in Sikkim. Tourists flock there hoping to enjoy the scenic view of snowfall. In North Sikkim there is no place. Every home stay, hotel booked. On the other hand, the crowd has also increased in Nathu-la Pass and Changu Valley in East Sikkim. According to the official, the situation is such that it is likely to remain crowded throughout the month of January. Naturally, the officials feel that Sikkim will be ahead in the game of breaking records in the tourism industry in the new year as well.

In this context, the additional chief secretary of the tourism department of the state said, “The number of tourists is gradually increasing due to the restoration of the important road network after the Harpa Ban in October. The opening of the Naga-Lachung route has seen a significant increase in tourist bookings.” He said that the tourism potential of North Sikkim is promising. The Taram Chu Bridge on the Lachen route is nearing completion. Will launch in February. Once it is operational, it will smooth the way for the complete reopening of Lachen and Gurudongmar lakes, says C Subhakar Rao. According to him, the number of tourists will increase. Because it is snowing there.

According to Sikkim administration sources, apart from North Sikkim, tourist bookings have also increased in West and South Sikkim. Sikkim currently accommodates 42,000 to 45,000 tourists per day in hotels, resorts and homestays. Plans have been made to increase the number of homestays as the number of tourists increases.