Permits for Lachung to be issued from April 30; tour operators asked to follow traffic rules
However, the issuance of permits will be subject to the prevailing weather and road conditions, which are being closely monitored due to continuous rainfall and frequent landslides in the region.
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The Sikkim Police has announced that permits for visiting Lachung will start being issued from Wednesday, April 30, 2025. However, the issuance of permits will be subject to the prevailing weather and road conditions, which are being closely monitored due to continuous rainfall and frequent landslides in the region.
The move comes as Sikkim is experiencing heavy rains, making travel to North Sikkim difficult and risky. In particular, the roads leading to places like Mangan, Chungthang, and Lachung have been affected by mudslides and bad road conditions. Authorities have said that while permits will be available from April 30, travelers must be prepared for sudden changes if weather conditions worsen.