The Government of Sikkim has announced that Doka-La and Cho-La will be open for Indian tourists h…
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The Government of Sikkim has announced that Doka-La and Cho-La will be open for Indian tourists holding valid voter IDs from October 1, 2025. Permits will be issued through registered travel operators with strict caps of 25 tourist vehicles and 25 bikers per day. The notification also mandates security escorts, fixed fares, and environmental safeguards to ensure safe, sustainable, and responsible tourism in these border areas.
