Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Sikkim Set to Resume Helicopter Service; Launches Digital Initiatives
Sikkim is bringing back its helicopter service between Gangtok and Bagdogra, after a trial run using the MI-172 helicopter.
The service, in partnership with Sky One Airways Limited, will depend on the weather.
It will cost ₹4,500 for a ride, with 20 seats available.
Also, two new digital projects were started: NIRPEKSH, a website to manage disaster records, and SciMatix AI, a phone app that uses AI to help students improve in math and science.
Sikkim will resume the Gangtok-Bagdogra helicopter service.
The service will be available in association with Sky One Airways Limited and depend on weather conditions.
An MI-172 helicopter conducted a trial run at Burtuk heliport.
The helicopter will have 20 seats with a fare of ₹4,500.
Two digital initiatives, NIRPEKSH and SciMatix AI, were launched in Sikkim on Independence Day.
- Who
- Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) and the Sikkim government are involved. Students and those in the tourism industry are also key.
- What
- Sikkim is resuming helicopter services and launching two digital initiatives.
- When
- The helicopter service resumption was announced recently. The digital initiatives were launched on Independence Day.
- Where
- Sikkim
- Why
- To boost tourism and provide accessible transportation. To improve student learning.
Tourists
Industry
Chopper Service
Tourists
Tourists can reach Sikkim from third week of next month during the festive season and want to avail the chopper service
Industry
N/A
- Helicopter Service Route
- Gangtok-Bagdogra
- Helicopter Type
- MI-172
- Seats Per Flight
- 20
- Fare
- ₹4,500
- NIRPEKSH Purpose
- Disaster records management
- SciMatix AI Purpose
- Improve math and science learning