Sikkim: Army rescues 447 tourists stranded at Nathu La due to heavy snowfall

The Indian Army rescued 447 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall at Nathu La, near the India-China border in East Sikkim on Thursday. In a press release, the Army informed that the tourists were rescued from the high reaches near the India-China border at Nathu La following sudden heavy snowfall. The tourists were stuck on […]

Over 3000 tourists stranded in Sikkim due to heavy snowfall; army vacate barracks

Following heavy snowfall in Sikkim, with many tourists left stranded, Indian Army Jawans vacated their barracks to provide shelter to over 3000 stranded tourists in the state. Tourists were left stranded after road became slippery for vehicular movement following the heavy snowfall. The state of Sikkim has once again been gripped by a cold wave. […]