SIKKIM TOURISM REOPENS FROM OCTOBER 10TH: HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

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 The state government of Sikkim has decided to reopen its tourism sector on Saturday, October 10. After being inactive for about 6 months between COVID19 infectious diseases. The state's tourism industry is reopening after months of absence due to the coronavirus epidemic and subsequent lockdown.

Tourism is one of the important services in providing industry to the state of Sikkim. Its rapid development has played an important role in the socio-economic development of the region. The increase in tourist arrivals has brought economic benefits to the regional economy by providing income and employment to the local community.

Sikkim tourist places is a very attractive mountainous region, which always attracts tourists with its amazing views. Sikkim is also famous for the world's third highest peak, Kanchenjunga. Tourists can see beautiful tourist places in Sikkim, hills, lakes, etc. here. The best way to explore Sikkim is to take a road trip to various famous places located here, to enjoy the charming beauty of this place.

If you are planning to visit these beautiful Sikkim tourist places in your upcoming vacation, take note of the SOPs issued to you during your visit to Sikkim that you must follow.

Sikkim Tourism Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) To Follow:

A 23-page Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Himalayan State should be followed through all hotel and tourism related activities. All tourists must register on the Sikkim Tourism web portal and keep a copy of the "Travel Card" issued on the basis of tourist registration at all times.

Tourism in Sikkim will be phased in keeping in view the safety and security of the tourists as well as the locals. Here are the official SOPs that every tourist should follow.

Guidelines to Prevent and Protect from COVID-19:

. In the first phase, the state will only allow domestic tourists and foreign nationals residing in India.

. Clean your hands often.

. Coughing or sneezing into your bent elbow - not your hands!

. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

. Limit social gatherings and time in crowded places.

. Avoid close contact with a patient who is ill.

. Clean and disinfect frequently touching objects and surfaces.

. All tourists going to Sikkim are 'advised' to carry a COVID-test certificate within 72 hours of arrival in the state. The test should be either RT-PCR or Truenat test.

. Tourists should also note that hotels and residences have been instructed not to make reservations for travelers who have not registered on the official web portal.

. Hotels in the content zone are prohibited from operating and taking reservations.

. Hotels in the content zone are prohibited from operating and taking reservations.

Now that you have reported following all SOPs while visiting these tourist places in Sikkim, be sure to bring your protective gear with you and strictly follow all guidelines.