Revving Up Battlefield Tourism: Motorcycle Expedition to Doka La

A motorcycle expedition to Doka La, promoting battlefield tourism, was flagged off in Gangtok. The event, part of Sikkim's statehood golden jubilee, features 161 riders and aims to advance tourism in the border regions known for strategic importance and scenic beauty. Sikkim's government emphasizes tourism-driven economic growth.

In a bid to boost battlefield tourism, a motorcycle expedition to Doka La commenced on Wednesday morning from Gangtok. The event, highlighted by Sikkim's Tourism Minister Tshering Thendup Bhutia, features 161 riders and marks the golden jubilee of Sikkim's statehood.

Organized by the state's Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, along with the Home Department and the 17th Mountain Division, the expedition underscores Sikkim's strategic and geographical uniqueness. Official sources confirmed the involvement of nine major riding clubs.

Sikkim's government, with tourism as a crucial economic pillar, aims to draw more visitors by advancing infrastructure and diversifying tourism offerings, particularly in the border regions renowned for their historical and natural allure.

(With inputs from agencies.)