Tourism picks up in Sikkim with ease in restrictions

Sikkim is taking steps to revive the tourism industry in the state. After easing restrictions, footfall of tourists has increased. Stakeholders associated with the tourism industry have welcomed the government's decision. "The government has decided to open Sikkim for tourists. If everything remains fine, more relaxations will be given to boost tourism," said Sikkim's Tourism Additional Secretary Kapil Meena. Sikkim has around 1,900 active cases of Covid-19.