Khangchendzonga Tourism Conclave Opens in Gangtok

Imagine a big meeting about tourism in the Himalayan mountains!

It's called the Khangchendzonga Tourism Conclave and it's happening in Gangtok, India.

People from different places like Sikkim and Bhutan are getting together to talk about how to bring more tourists to the mountains.

They want to focus on bringing people to the local communities, like staying in people’s homes.

This year, some people from Nepal couldn't make it in person, but are following the events online.

The government also wants to make sure they protect the environment while encouraging tourism, like better managing how many people visit popular places.

They hope to make tourism grow in a way that's good for the economy, the environment, and the people who live there.