Sikkim to build parking lot for 1,000 tourist vehicles at Nathu La

Sikkim to build parking lot for 1,000 tourist vehicles at Nathu La

Sikkim to build parking lot for 1,000 tourist vehicles at Nathu La

GANGTOK: The Sikkim government has decided to build parking for 1,000 tourist vehicles at Nathu La at the India-China border, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said.

The scenic Ganesh Tok on the outskirts of Gangtok will be developed as a tourist spot with various amenities such as restaurants and banquet halls, among others, he said.

"We propose to construct a parking facility at Nathula to accommodate 1,000 vehicles to boost tourism," Tamang posted on Facebook after chairing a high-level meeting at his official residence at Mintokgang on Saturday night.