Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Tsomgo road still unsafe for tourists; decision to reviewed on 24 Oct

GANGTOK, 17 Oct: A team comprising of officials of Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Border Roads Organisation, Sikkim Police Check-Post branch and members of TAAS and JN Road Taxi Drivers Association conducted a joint inspection of JN Road up to Nathula on 15 October, informs a press release issued by the Tourism Dept.
The team found that although the road was open to traffic the condition at some stretches was still unstable and precarious. The Border Road Organisation has also sought more time at least till 25 October to strengthen the road so as to make it safe for tourists, the release informs. 
A joint inspection will be conducted on 24 Oct to verify the condition of the road and thereafter permits will be issued to tourists to visit Tsomgo/ Baba Mandir and Nathula, the release further informs.

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