GANGTOK, 08 Oct: The untimely snowfall experienced in some parts of the state has brought added cheer to tourists who happened to be at the right time at the right place. Snowfall began around 27 October giving tourists an opportunity to experience it, some for the first time.
Sayak Chakraborty, from Kolkata, who is here with his family on a vacation, said that he was pleasantly surprised to get an opportunity to experience snowfall for the first time. “It was a lifetime experience and I would definitely like to visit Sikkim again if I get the chance”, he said.
Heavy snowfall had however blocked roads to Tsomgo and Nathula and the Tourism Department had stopped issuing permits for a few days. Traffic to these places resumed today and travel agencies inform that vehicles packed with tourists have started plying. Around 60-70 permits were issued today which is the maximum for a day.
Hotelier Pema Lhaki informs that tourists, especially domestic ones from Delhi and Mumbai, were elated at having experienced snowfall during their visit. “They didn’t expect snowfall at this time of the year so they were overjoyed when their visits to Nathula and Tsomgo gave them an opportunity to play in the snow,” she said.
Sayak Chakraborty, from Kolkata, who is here with his family on a vacation, said that he was pleasantly surprised to get an opportunity to experience snowfall for the first time. “It was a lifetime experience and I would definitely like to visit Sikkim again if I get the chance”, he said.
Heavy snowfall had however blocked roads to Tsomgo and Nathula and the Tourism Department had stopped issuing permits for a few days. Traffic to these places resumed today and travel agencies inform that vehicles packed with tourists have started plying. Around 60-70 permits were issued today which is the maximum for a day.
Hotelier Pema Lhaki informs that tourists, especially domestic ones from Delhi and Mumbai, were elated at having experienced snowfall during their visit. “They didn’t expect snowfall at this time of the year so they were overjoyed when their visits to Nathula and Tsomgo gave them an opportunity to play in the snow,” she said.
