Overview
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will inaugurate the two-day initiative at Shipki-La on June 10, marking the launch of regulated border tourism in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts.
- Valid identity documents now suffice for visitors to key border sites including Lepcha-La, Shipki-La, Gue Monastery, Khana, Dumti, Sangla’s Rani area and Chitkul.
- Revised protocols remove the need for special ITBP and Indian Army permissions while both forces continue to facilitate secure movement.
- State officials say the scheme received Union government approval to align national security priorities with regional development goals.
- The programme is expected to strengthen infrastructure, preserve tribal heritage and boost livelihoods in remote communities.