Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Sikkim to Open Doklam Region to Tourists Under New Tourism Plan
Imagine a place called Doklam, once a spot of tension between India and China, is now being considered for tourism.
The government wants to open this area and nearby Chola to visitors, as part of a plan called Ranbhoomi Tourism.
They are working with the army to get the area ready.
Tourists will be able to see the border between India and China from above.
This area is near popular spots like Changu Lake and Nathu-la, making it easier for people to visit.
This plan aims to attract more tourists to Sikkim.
Sikkim plans to open Doklam and Chola regions to tourists under a central government initiative.
The plan is part of the Centre’s battlefield tourism project called Ranbhoomi Tourism.
The government is collaborating with the army to develop infrastructure in the area.
Tourists may have access to aerial views of the India-China border at Nathu-la.
Doklam was the site of a 73-day military confrontation between India and China in 2017.
- Who
- The Sikkim government and the Indian army.
- What
- Sikkim plans to open Doklam and Chola regions to tourists.
- When
- No specific timeline was provided in the article.
- Where
- Doklam and Chola regions of Sikkim.
- Why
- To promote tourism in the area.
- Initiative
- Ranbhoomi Tourism
- Location
- Doklam and Chola regions, Sikkim
- Collaboration
- Sikkim government and Indian army
- Nearby Attractions
- Changu Lake, Nathu-la
- 2017 Event
- Military confrontation between India and China