Tourist Arrival

 

 

Number of Tourist Arrivals in Sikkim, (2004-2005 to 2011-2012):

 

Year No. of Domestic Tourists No of Foreign Tourists

2004-05

234574

14774

2005-06

261107

16472

2006-07

302693

18371

2007-08

331263

17837

2008-09

468599

18665

2009-10 (Projection)

500000

26000

2010-11 (Projection)

600000

30000

2011-12 (Projection)

700000

40000

Source : Department of Tourism, Govt. of Sikkim.

 

Progress of Tourism Projects Sanctioned by Ministry of Tourism in Sikkim, (2004-2005 to March, 2009):

 

Project

Sanctioned Amount

(Rs. in Lakh)

Released Amount

(Rs. in Lakh)

Expenditure as on 31.03.2009 (CFA)

(Rs. in Lakh)

Physical Progress (As on March 2009)

Expected Date of Completion

Central Share

State Share

Central Share

State Share

2004-05

Development of Buddhist Circuit at Tashiding, West Sikkim

180.83

14.00

180.83

14.00

194.00

100%

Completed

Circuit Development of West Sikkin

396.00

98.00

316.80

0.00

414.80

100%

Completed

Construction of Institute of Hotel Management at Gangtok in East Sikkim (Phase-I)

650.00

0.00

650.00

0.00

450.00

Consolidated Progress 90%

Jun-09

Phase II (2006-07)

350.00

0.00

350.00

0.00

136.00

Total

1576.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005-06

Development of Tourist Circuit in East Sikkim

355.00

0.00

355.00

0.00

278.18

80%

Sep-09

Destination Development Programme at Soreng, W. Sikkim

436.17

84.52

436.17

0.00

404.05

85%

Sep-09

Tourist Trekking Trails and Other Tourism Infrastructure Under Sang Martam in E. Sikkim

418.42

29.00

418.42

0.00

418.42

100%

Completed

Tourist Spots Development Schemes for Rakdong Tintek Belt in East Sikkim

678.30

56.73

542.64

0.00

363.42

70%

Sep-09

Development of Tourist Circuit of Rangpo-Singtam-Lamaongden Etc. in Sikkim

800.00

153.00

640.00

0.00

661.07

90%

Work in Completion Stage

Total

2687.89

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006-07

Development of Tourist Infrastructure at Aritar, Phodong and Mangan in Sikkim.

124.00

21.17

99.20

0.00

117.02

100%

Completed

a) Destination Development at Saramsa in Sikkim (Phase-I of International Flori-Show)

452.55

0.00

452.55

0.00

452.55

100%

Completed

b) Phase-II of Construction of Exhibition Venue for the International Flori-Show at Saramsa (2008-09)

450.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

100%

Completed

c) Phase-III of Construction of Exhibition Venue for the International Flori-Show at Saramsa (2008-2009)

0.00

600.00

0.00

600.00

600.00

100%

Completed

d) Phase-IV of Construction of Exhibition Venue for The International Flori-Show At Saramsa (2008-09)

0.00

200.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

100%

Completed

Integrated Development of Pilgrimage Tourism and Other Infrastructure at Sang in East Sikkim.

375.55

0.00

375.55

0.00

305.58

80%

Sep-09

Beautification & Other Infrastructure at T'somgo Under Dest. Development

384.64

1.87

307.71

0.00

162.37

50%

Jun-09

Development of Trekking Trail to Bhalley Dhunga From Yangang and Other Infrastructure in South Sikkim.

115.07

33.00

92.00

33.00

90.00

90%

Jun-09

Development of Lepcha Heritage Centre at Satam, Gagyong in South Sikkim.

171.22

76.25

136.97

0.00

89.58

80%

Jun-09

Construction of religious Circuit Development Program At Soreng in West Sikkim.

399.87

99.09

319.89

0.00

255.17

60%

Dec-09

Development of Community Park At Bojey & Water Garden at Hee-Pul Under Integrated Development of Tourism of west Sikkim.

441.81

0.00

353.44

0.00

300.44

80%

Sep-09

Total

2914.71

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007-08

Development of Assam Lingey Khedi Trek Including Other Tourist Infrastructure in East Sikkim.

329.08

0.00

263.26

0.00

36.36

30%

Mar-09

Development of Nathula Memechu Kupup Gnathang Tourist Circuit in East Sikkim

454.30

7.14

363.44

0.00

54.30

20%

Sep-10

Tourist Reception Centre at Rangpoo in East Sikkim

453.41

13.61

362.73

0.00

0.00

20%

Sep-10

Construction of View Tower at Balwakhani in East Sikkim

193.13

2.35

154.50

0.00

69.37

60%

Dec-09

Development of Budang Gadi At Central Pandam in East Sikkim

208.74

0.00

166.99

0.00

31.81

40%

Dec-09

Development of Buddist Circuit in Chochenperi in East Sikkim

222.37

5.14

177.89

0.00

65.73

70%

Sep-09

Construction of Pony Trail, other Tourist Infrastructures at Tashi View point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok in East Sikkim

431.00

4.50

344.00

0.00

221.20

70%

Dec-09

Development of Routes from Kabi to Tamzey Including High Altitude Trek of Damboche, Jakthang and Thangu in North Sikkim

382.34

3.71

382.34

0.00

380.21

100%

Completed

Construction of Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Eco-Tourism at Chemchey, South Sikkim (1st & 2nd Phase)

883.54

0.00

706.63

0.00

677.48

Consolidated Progress 75%

Dec-09

Construction of Flower Show Pavilion at Namchi

473.20

11.49

378.56

0.00

69.11

30%

Mar-10

Development of Car Park at Samdruptse in South Sikkim

336.00

24.11

268.00

0.00

57.88

30%

Mar-11

Construction of Tourist Heritage Centre at Tek in South Sikkim

109.65

0.00

87.72

0.00

93.87

90%

Completion Stage

Construction of Interpretation Hall, Meditation Centre, Reception, Tourist Amenty for Lord Buddha Statue at Rabong in South Sikkim

435.63

1150.00

349.00

500.00

925.00

75%

Sep-09

Touris Infrastructure at Jorethang in South Sikkim

327.96

0.00

262.36

0.00

195.21

65%

Dec-09

Development of Lake & Its Surrounding At gufa Dara in Hee-Bermiok in West Sikkim

189.95

50.00

151.96

50.00

75.10

70%

Dec-09

Construction of Culture Village At Tharpur in West Sikkim

441.93

35.00

353.51

0.00

40.21

20%

Mar-10

Namachi Ropeway Project (Under NLCPR Funding)

1604.00

0.00

505.33

0.00

200.67

30%

Dec-09

Total

7476.23

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008-09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development of Barshay Rhododendron Tourist Centre in Soreng

500.00

12.67

400.00

0.00

0.00

0%

Jun-10

Tourist Infrastructure at Rameydham Rabdha and War Site at Thapgay Dara, Sribadam in West Sikkim

500.00

0.00

400.00

0.00

0.00

0%

Jun-10

Construction of Touist Infrastructures at Temi-Tarku in South Sikkim

380.52

0.00

304.41

0.00

0.00

0%

Mar-10

Development of Tourist Infrastructure at Jorethang in South Sikkim

385.85

0.00

308.68

0.00

0.00

0%

Jun-10

Construction of Yatri-Niwas At Assangthang in South Sikkim

500.00

94.69

400.00

0.00

0.00

0%

Sep-10

Tourist Infrastructure at Damthang in South Sikkim

471.09

0.00

376.87

0.00

0.00

0%

Jun-10

Tourist Infrastructure At Tiffindara and Children Park At Namchi

379.73

0.00

303.78

0.00

0.00

0%

Jun-11

Tourist Infrastructure at Tendong in South Sikkim

253.78

0.00

203.00

0.00

30.00

20%

Dec-09

Construction of Heritage Centre at Marchak & Beyong in East Sikkim

310.11

0.00

248.10

0.00

0.00

10%

Mar-10

Construction of Tourist Infrastructure at Old Rumtek and Rey in East Sikkim

416.36

0.00

333.08

0.00

0.00

0%

Jun-10

Development of Gangtok as Major Tourist Destination

2390.70

0.00

1195.35

0.00

50.00

10%

Dec-10

Dev of High Altitude Trekking Route from Taschu to Sebang and Foot Trail From Kedyong Pilgrimage Monastery in North Sikkim

92.72

0.00

74.17

0.00

0.00

0%

Dec-09

Development of Trekking Route to Green Lake and Nimtey in North Sikkim Under the Destination Development Scheme

299.35

0.00

239.48

0.00

0.00

0%

Dec-09

Total

6880.23

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source : Department of Tourism, Govt. of Sikkim.

 

Month wise Domestic Tourists Inflow in Sikkim:

 

Month 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
January 9432 10375 12795 15967 17212
February 10432 11475 13982 16791 19324
March 16895 18584 29761 33987 37152
April 31056 31289 43689 51231 55424
May 49466 53468 57268 59621 71252
June 20396 21780 23536 24325 25123
July 9138 9872 12367 13921 15741
August 9318 10350 14734 15311 16168
September 14418 16248 17879 18098 19231
October 21857 25352 28453 30956 35420
November 21168 23937 25671 27314  
December 17143 18967 22351 23741  

Source: Sikkim Statistical Profile 2009-10

 

Month wise International Tourists Inflow in Sikkim:

 

Month 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
January 491 721 789 866 910
February 841 1082 1262 1286 1106
March 1532 2280 1981 2225 2406
April 2131 2198 3124 2386 2411
May 988 1351 1445 1058 1857
June 549 611 488 631 393
July 260 372 471 549 453
August 479 625 741 811 864
September 868 991 1372 1230 1330
October 2500 3053 2961 3106 3386
November 1879 2313 2198 2471  
December 1010 921 1217 1218  

Source: Sikkim Statistical Profile 2009-10

 

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