Ran Bhoomi Tourism at Cho L
Gangtok, Dec 14 The Governor, Om Prakash Mathur, along with the Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim, Justice Biswanath Somadder, flagged in the Super Car Rally titled Sikkim – The Silk Route Drive during the forenoon today at Chaman Top helipad, located at an altitude of 14,300 feet.
The programme was held in the presence of Major General MS Rathore SM VSM, GOC, Black Cat Division, Brigadier Mr Amit Kumar, CO 311 GR, Colonel Mr Rajan Kumar, District Collector Gangtok Mr Tushar Nikhare, SP Gangtok Mr Mahendra Subba, APS Gangtok Mr Tshering Wangchuk Lepcha, officials from DAC Gangtok, Army officials, and representatives from Brothers Tours and Travel, SAMSA, Sikkim Car Culture and KFN.
Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur appreciated the Super Car Rally team for promoting Ran Bhoomi tourism and acknowledged the efforts of Army personnel for initiating and supporting the event. He highlighted the significance of Nathula Day and Cho La and said that these locations hold national importance. He referred to Ran Bhoomi Darshan as an initiative that enables citizens to visit sites associated with the nation’s defence history.
The Governor further stated that Ran Bhoomi tourism serves as a meaningful initiative to connect citizens, especially the younger generation, with the nation’s defence heritage by enabling visits to historic battle sites. He added that such tourism not only preserves the memory of military sacrifice but also promotes responsible travel, local livelihoods and greater public awareness of the strategic significance of these regions.
The Governor said that it was a privilege to visit the area and mentioned that it was his first visit. Concluding his address, he saluted the Army personnel for their dedication to the nation.
The Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim, Mr Justice Biswanath Somadder, said that the car rally was a symbolic event. He stated that India would emerge as a super economy and noted that the rally reflected the strong bond between civilians and the Indian Army. He added that the rally showcased the strength and preparedness of the Indian Army.{
Major General Mr MS Rathore welcomed the Super Car Rally participants and expressed gratitude to Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur, Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim Mr Justice Biswanath Somadder and other dignitaries for their presence.
He informed that Ran Bhoomi Darshan was launched on the 77th Army Day, January 15, 2025, by the Indian Army in association with the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Tourism to open historically significant battlefield sites across the country for tourism, including Cho La.
Major General Rathore said that Cho La has been opened for tourism under Ran Bhoomi Darshan to promote battlefield tourism and enhance public awareness of defence history. He added that the initiative would gradually develop into a tourist circuit and described it as a strong example of military–civil cooperation through the Super Car Rally.
Earlier, Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur and the Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim, Mr Justice Biswanath Somadder, paid floral tributes during a wreath-laying ceremony at Cho La Prerna Sthal, located at an altitude of 14,800 feet. On the occasion, a history room, a souvenir and cafeteria outlet, and a gazebo, viewpoint shed, were inaugurated. The dignitaries offered prayers and sought blessings on behalf of the people of the State.
Cho La Prerna Sthal commemorates the Indian Army personnel who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1967 India–China conflict at Cho La and stands as a solemn symbol of remembrance. The memorial also acknowledges the Ran Bhoomi Tourism at Cho La
Gangtok, Dec 14 The Governor, Om Prakash Mathur, along with the Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim, Justice Biswanath Somadder, flagged in the Super Car Rally titled Sikkim – The Silk Route Drive during the forenoon today at Chaman Top helipad, located at an altitude of 14,300 feet.
The programme was held in the presence of Major General MS Rathore SM VSM, GOC, Black Cat Division, Brigadier Mr Amit Kumar, CO 311 GR, Colonel Mr Rajan Kumar, District Collector Gangtok Mr Tushar Nikhare, SP Gangtok Mr Mahendra Subba, APS Gangtok Mr Tshering Wangchuk Lepcha, officials from DAC Gangtok, Army officials, and representatives from Brothers Tours and Travel, SAMSA, Sikkim Car Culture and KFN.
Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur appreciated the Super Car Rally team for promoting Ran Bhoomi tourism and acknowledged the efforts of Army personnel for initiating and supporting the event. He highlighted the significance of Nathula Day and Cho La and said that these locations hold national importance. He referred to Ran Bhoomi Darshan as an initiative that enables citizens to visit sites associated with the nation’s defence history.
The Governor further stated that Ran Bhoomi tourism serves as a meaningful initiative to connect citizens, especially the younger generation, with the nation’s defence heritage by enabling visits to historic battle sites. He added that such tourism not only preserves the memory of military sacrifice but also promotes responsible travel, local livelihoods and greater public awareness of the strategic significance of these regions.
The Governor said that it was a privilege to visit the area and mentioned that it was his first visit. Concluding his address, he saluted the Army personnel for their dedication to the nation.
The Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim, Mr Justice Biswanath Somadder, said that the car rally was a symbolic event. He stated that India would emerge as a super economy and noted that the rally reflected the strong bond between civilians and the Indian Army. He added that the rally showcased the strength and preparedness of the Indian Army.{
Major General Mr MS Rathore welcomed the Super Car Rally participants and expressed gratitude to Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur, Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim Mr Justice Biswanath Somadder and other dignitaries for their presence.
He informed that Ran Bhoomi Darshan was launched on the 77th Army Day, January 15, 2025, by the Indian Army in association with the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Tourism to open historically significant battlefield sites across the country for tourism, including Cho La.
Major General Rathore said that Cho La has been opened for tourism under Ran Bhoomi Darshan to promote battlefield tourism and enhance public awareness of defence history. He added that the initiative would gradually develop into a tourist circuit and described it as a strong example of military–civil cooperation through the Super Car Rally.
Earlier, Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur and the Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim, Mr Justice Biswanath Somadder, paid floral tributes during a wreath-laying ceremony at Cho La Prerna Sthal, located at an altitude of 14,800 feet. On the occasion, a history room, a souvenir and cafeteria outlet, and a gazebo, viewpoint shed, were inaugurated. The dignitaries offered prayers and sought blessings on behalf of the people of the State.
Cho La Prerna Sthal commemorates the Indian Army personnel who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1967 India–China conflict at Cho La and stands as a solemn symbol of remembrance. The memorial also acknowledges the leadership of then Major General Sagat Singh and honours officers, junior commissioned officers and other ranks, including Colonel K B Joshi, Lieutenant Atar Singh, Naib Subedar Gyan Bahadur Limbu, Havildar Tinjong Lama, Lance Naik Krishna Bahadur and Rifleman Devi Prasad Limbu, along with many other valiant soldiers whose courage in the defence of the Sikkim sector continues to inspire national pride.
Super Car Rally, a self-funded and self-driven initiative, was organised in collaboration with the Government of Sikkim and the Black Cat Division under the aegis of the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army. of then Major General Sagat Singh and honours officers, junior commissioned officers and other ranks, including Colonel K B Joshi, Lieutenant Atar Singh, Naib Subedar Gyan Bahadur Limbu, Havildar Tinjong Lama, Lance Naik Krishna Bahadur and Rifleman Devi Prasad Limbu, along with many other valiant soldiers whose courage in the defence of the Sikkim sector continues to inspire national pride.
Super Car Rally, a self-funded and self-driven initiative, was organised in collaboration with the Government of Sikkim and the Black Cat Division under the aegis of the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army.
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