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Indian Army personnel rescue stranded tourists during ‘Operation Him Setu’ in North Sikkim after landslides and a bridge collapse disrupted connectivity near Lachen amid heavy snowfall and harsh weather.

Sikkim landslides: Army launches ‘Op Him Setu’ to rescue tourists

April 9, 2026, 03:57 PM - 4 min read

The Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Him Setu’ to evacuate over 1,000 tourists stranded in North Sikkim after landslides and a bridge collapse cut off road connectivity.

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Villagers in Sikkim’s Yumthang Valley have received high-altitude adventure equipment from the Indian Army, boosting community tourism efforts and expanding earlier outreach initiatives aimed at strengthening local capacity. (Image: ANI)

Indian Army steps up support for Sikkim’s community-run tourism

November 27, 2025, 03:52 PM - 3 min read

The Indian Army has supplied high-altitude adventure gear to villagers in Yumthang Valley, reinforcing earlier community initiatives in Sikkim and strengthening local capacity for responsible tourism.

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Officials and personnel from the Sikkim government provide food to rescued individuals during evacuation efforts in North Sikkim following road blockages caused by landslides.

N Sikkim roads cleared, tourists evacuated after landslides

April 27, 2025, 11:35 AM - 4 min read

The successful evacuation of stranded tourists in North Sikkim's Lachung town followed a coordinated effort by multiple agencies. Tourists were safely transported to Mangan after roads, blocked by landslides, were cleared. Local support, including taxi drivers and construction firms, played a key role in the operation's success.

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Landslides hit North Sikkim, over 1,000 tourists stranded

April 25, 2025, 11:59 AM - 4 min read

Over 1,000 tourists were stranded in North Sikkim after massive landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall blocked key routes. The Sikkim Police have suspended new permits for travel to the region. Around 200 vehicles remain stuck in Chungthang, with many seeking shelter in a local Gurudwara.

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