Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

Imaginary view of Proposed Sky Walk in Bhaley Dhunga (as published in newspapers and web)   Grand Canyon is the biggest canyon in the world and probably one of the most naturally beautiful attractions visited by thousands of tourists every year.     Grand Canyon pic: blog.ratestogo

Reference from Sikkim Times report Imaginary view of Proposed Sky Walk in Bhaley Dhunga   Sikkim grabs yet another mega-budget, inspiring Tourism project funding from the center to uplift Sikkim in the global tourism sector. The 13th Finance Commission FC reveals in its report about recommending projects for Sikkim worth Rs 400 Crore grant-in-aid package within the next five years; this includes the most awaited project of Bhaley Dunga, where the government had placed a proposal for construction of Sky Walk in 2007. As told in the report, the 13th FC has proposed the said project of Bhaley Dhunga Rs 200 Crore.  The Commission, in its report, was tabled by Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in the Parliament on Feb 25, indicating that Sikkim had made a strong pitch for the proposed project and, fortunately, projects like Sky Walk will be the first of its kind in India, said in the report. In its report, the commission makes it clear to avoid any damage to the ecosystem d...