Archive · 26 Jul 2025
India to Open Sikkim's Cho La for Battlefield Tourism
India is planning to let tourists visit areas in Sikkim that were once battlefields.
This includes a place called Cho La and the area near Doklam, where there was a disagreement between India and China.
The government is working with the army to build the necessary facilities for tourists.
People will need special permission to go to Doklam.
The plan is to start in late September, but only a few cars will be allowed to go each day at first.
This is a way for people to learn about history and see important locations.
India will open Cho La in Sikkim for 'battlefield tourism'.
The initiative includes areas near Doklam, a strategic trijunction.
The Sikkim government is working on infrastructure development.
Special permits will be given to tourists visiting the Doklam trijunction.
The initiative is planned to start in late September, with a limited number of vehicles initially.
- Who
- The Sikkim government in collaboration with the Indian army.
- What
- Opening of Cho La and Doklam areas to tourists for battlefield tourism.
- When
- Planned to start in late September.
- Where
- Cho La and Doklam areas in Sikkim, India.
- Why
- To promote battlefield tourism and allow tourists to visit strategic locations.
- Location
- Cho La and Doklam, Sikkim
- Initiative
- Battlefield tourism
- Involved Parties
- Sikkim government, Indian Army
- Target Start
- Late September
- Initial Vehicle Limit
- 30 vehicles per day
- Existing tourist spot
- Nathu La, Sikkim