01/07/2026
The Gorubathan Tourism Development Society (GTDS) delegation, led by its President, Mr. Shyam Thapa, met with the Hon'ble Minister-in-Charge of the Department of Tourism, Dr. Shankar Ghosh, in Siliguri to discuss the future development of tourism in the Gorubathan region.
During the meeting, the delegation submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting the key challenges currently affecting the tourism sector, while also presenting the region's immense potential for sustainable tourism growth. The memorandum emphasized the urgent need for strategic planning, improved infrastructure, better road connectivity, tourism promotion, and strong government support to unlock the area's full potential.
The delegation also proposed the development of major tourism attractions, including a scenic Sky Walk, thrilling Zipline facilities, and other adventure tourism activities that would attract both domestic and international visitors. In addition, the memorandum recommended the establishment of a Gorkha Traditional Park to preserve and showcase the rich cultural heritage, customs, traditional architecture, cuisine, music, and lifestyle of the Gorkha community. Such a cultural destination would not only promote heritage tourism but also create new livelihood opportunities for local artisans, youth, and entrepreneurs.
The GTDS expressed its confidence that with timely government intervention, sustainable tourism practices, and public-private collaboration, Gorubathan can emerge as one of the leading eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and adventure tourism destinations in the Eastern Himalayas. These initiatives would significantly contribute to regional economic development, generate employment opportunities, empower local communities, and promote the conservation of the area's unique natural and cultural resources.