Tourists stranded
Indian Army rescues over 1,500 tourists stranded due to snowfall in Sikkim
The Indian Army on Friday rescued around 1500 to 1700 tourists who were stranded on the Jawaharlal Nehru road in Sikkim after a heavy snowfall. Tourists including women, children and elderly persons were evacuated by the Army despite poor visibility and inclement weather in the state. They were returning from Nathu La Pass – Tsomgo […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
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. […]
6 years ago