During the last twelve years, the tourist inflows have increased by more than 200 per cent. From less than one Lakh tourists including 7,000 foreign tourists in 1994, the numbers of tourist arrivals in Sikkim has crossed three Lakhs mark including over 17,000 foreign tourists in 2005 alone
GANGTOK, April 28: Making his deliberation during the 4th Sectoral Summit on Tourism and Hospitality here at Chintan Bhawan today, the Chief Minster Pawan Chamling brought into notice the various tourism achievements and success stories in context to Sikkim.
He said, state government has now consciously worked to give it an institutional status by bringing tourism sector into ambit of government’s thrust areas of development. He added that there is ample scope for further development of tourism on a more professional line to promote religious, cultural, wildlife, eco and tea tourism in the state making solid contribution towards North East Council’s tourism initiative in the region.
Talking over village tourism, the Chief Minister said a persistent effort is in progress in order to encourage people to develop village lodges for visiting tourists, who could get the feel of rural environment and ethnic foods. Panchayat members and the youths have been sensitized to initiate action accordingly.
Tourism in Sikkim, as a concept and viable economic activity has taken a firm root for all practical purposes. The growing tourist traffic in Sikkim has been testimony to this welcome trend.
During the last twelve years, the tourist inflows have increased by more than 200 per cent. From less than one lakh tourists including 7,000 foreign tourists in 1994, the numbers of tourist arrivals in Sikkim has crossed three lakhs mark including over 17,000 foreign tourists in 2005 alone.
He also spoke on the topics of adventure tourism, cultural tourism and several allied issues. Being specific on Nathula induced tourism potential he said, the state government is moving ahead with maximum emphasis on development tourism.
Chamling thereby also called for the support from North East in drawing proposal and putting across to the Union government for similar agreement with the Chinese counter part.
GANGTOK, April 28: Making his deliberation during the 4th Sectoral Summit on Tourism and Hospitality here at Chintan Bhawan today, the Chief Minster Pawan Chamling brought into notice the various tourism achievements and success stories in context to Sikkim.
He said, state government has now consciously worked to give it an institutional status by bringing tourism sector into ambit of government’s thrust areas of development. He added that there is ample scope for further development of tourism on a more professional line to promote religious, cultural, wildlife, eco and tea tourism in the state making solid contribution towards North East Council’s tourism initiative in the region.
Talking over village tourism, the Chief Minister said a persistent effort is in progress in order to encourage people to develop village lodges for visiting tourists, who could get the feel of rural environment and ethnic foods. Panchayat members and the youths have been sensitized to initiate action accordingly.
Tourism in Sikkim, as a concept and viable economic activity has taken a firm root for all practical purposes. The growing tourist traffic in Sikkim has been testimony to this welcome trend.
During the last twelve years, the tourist inflows have increased by more than 200 per cent. From less than one lakh tourists including 7,000 foreign tourists in 1994, the numbers of tourist arrivals in Sikkim has crossed three lakhs mark including over 17,000 foreign tourists in 2005 alone.
He also spoke on the topics of adventure tourism, cultural tourism and several allied issues. Being specific on Nathula induced tourism potential he said, the state government is moving ahead with maximum emphasis on development tourism.
Chamling thereby also called for the support from North East in drawing proposal and putting across to the Union government for similar agreement with the Chinese counter part.
