Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Sikkim Opens Cho La, Dok La
The government of Sikkim, India, opened two very high mountain passes, Cho La and Dok La, for people to visit.
These passes are near the border with China and are important because of past events between India and China.
The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, started the opening by sending 25 motorbikes and tourist vehicles from Gangtok.
The passes are very high up, with Dok La being 15,600 feet tall.
The government wants people to learn about the history and the bravery of the soldiers who protected these areas.
They also want to help the local people by creating jobs through tourism.
Tourists can visit these places for two days and stay in homestays.
The government is working to make sure the visits are safe and to build more facilities for tourists.
Cho La and Dok La passes at the India-China border were opened for battlefield tourism on January 15, 2024.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang flagged off 25 motorbikes and tourist vehicles from Gangtok.
Dok La, at 15,600 feet, saw a 2017 standoff between Indian and Chinese troops, while Cho La gained prominence during the 1967 Indo-China skirmishes.
The opening aims to promote border area tourism, create livelihood opportunities, and foster patriotism.
Tourists can visit these areas on a two-day package with homestays and fixed vehicle rates.
- Who
- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and the Ministry of Defence
- What
- Opening of Cho La and Dok La passes for battlefield tourism
- When
- Monday, January 15, 2024
- Where
- Cho La and Dok La passes, Sikkim, India
- Why
- To promote border area tourism, create livelihood opportunities, and foster patriotism
- Altitude of Dok La
- 15,600 feet
- Number of Vehicles
- 25 motorbikes and tourist vehicles
- Historical Significance of Dok La
- 2017 India-China standoff
- Historical Significance of Cho La
- 1967 Indo-China skirmish
- Initiative
- Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan
- Opening Date
- January 15, 2024
- Chief Minister
- Prem Singh Tamang
Sources
Video: Lamborghinis, Porsches Climb Newly-Opened Cho La Pass In Sikkim
Once flashpoints, now tourist sites: Cho La, Dok La at India China border opened for battlefield tourism
Sikkim Opens Cho La, Dok La At India-China Border For Battlefield Tourism
