India, March 17 -- Starting March 2025, visitors to the breathtaking state of Sikkim must pay a nominal entry fee of INR 50. This initiative, introduced by the Sikkim government under the Sikkim Registration of Tourist Trade Rules 2025, aims to bolster sustainable tourism and manage the state's increasing visitor numbers.

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Sikkim's new entry fee: Key details Sikkim | Image credit: Labun Hang Limboo/Pixabay The entry fee of INR 50 per individual will contribute to the Tourism Sustainability Development (TSD) Fund, dedicated to enhancing Sikkim's tourism infrastructure. This includes improving roads, maintainin...