Sikkim has decided to lift the inter-state travel ban
The state of Sikkim has decided to lift the ban on inter-state travel. This means passengers do not need to show a coded negative test report, or even a vaccination certificate, at the state border. All checkposts in Sikkim will henceforth lift the ban, as directed by the Sikkim Home Department. The state has seen an improvement in recent weeks with a decline in the positivity rate.
There were travel bans to prevent the spread of the virus. Sikkim is currently the first state in India to have the highest vaccinated population. In addition, it is widely known that the state first vaccinated 100 percent of its population, but this is not verified data.
Sikkim tourism has been growing steadily since the lifting of the lockdown, one of the most popular destinations in the country. There has been a steady increase in tourism in the surrounding areas like Darjeeling, Kalimpong. Tourism is one of the most important contributors to Sikkim’s economy and the lockdown in the state was particularly difficult.
Tourists also get lost in many wonderful experiences, such as the Khageed Cham, a traditional themed mask dance that was not performed in 2020 for the first time since the 1800s. The festival is organized by the Ninmapa and Khagiu communities.
The state is once again seeing tourism, especially during the Durga Puja holiday which is widely celebrated in the neighboring state of West Bengal.
Sikkim has decided to lift the inter-state travel ban
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