On the night of October 3-4, 2023, thousands of people living along the Teesta River in Sikkim and West Bengal, India, had to urgently evacuate their homes as a surge of water and debris rushed down ...

Katie Joll Carved millions of years ago by passing glaciers, this state park is a must-see for anyone looking to experience Lake Tahoe's beauty. Surrounded by towering trees, this inlet along the ...

Tso Lhamo Lake in North Sikkim is one of the most stunning water bodies located on high altitudes. It is at an elevation of approximately 5,400 meters. The lake is identified as one of the origins of ...

A new permit office was inaugurated in Rongli, Sikkim, to streamline the travel permit process for domestic tourists visiting Nathula, Zuluk, and Tsomgo Lake. This initiative aims to decentralise ...

These lakes, which are often nestled between mountains and rich meadows, often have cultural and environmental significance. From the distant glacial lake of Tso Lhamo in Sikkim to the fascinating ...

Is Sikkim on your bucket list before 2025 ends? If so, make sure to factor in a newly levied tourist entry fee in your budget. Starting March 14, the Sikkim government has begun charging an entry ...

Lake Baikal measures 12,239 square miles (31,700 square kilometers), making it Earth's seventh-largest lake.It is not only the world's oldest lake but also the deepest one, at about 1 mile (1.6 ...

Sikkim introduces a INR 50 entry fee for tourists, charged at hotel check-in, excluding kids under five and official government visitors. The collected funds will enhance tourism infrastructure ...

The Sikkim government has implemented a Rs 50 entry fee for tourists visiting the state. This initiative, effective from March 2025, aims to generate funds for improving facilities and services for ...

From October 2025, the Sikkim government has implemented a Rs 50 entry fee for tourists. The fee, collected during hotel check-ins, supports the Tourism Sustainability Development Fund aimed at ...

A writ petition contests the Sikkim government’s decision to disinvest its stake in the public sector company that was operating the Teesta III dam. The petition raises allegations of wrongful ...