Governor visits Yakla Pass

Friday, Jul 31, 2026 11:30 [IST]

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Governor visits Yakla Pass

GANGTOK,: Governor Om Prakash Mathur today visited Yakla Pass situated at an 14700 ft and engaged with Indian Army officers and jawans.

The Governor, while continuing his endeavour to reach out the armed forces at the border areas, interacted with troops of Indian Army and personnel and acknowledged their unwavering dedication and sacrifices. He commended their bravery and dedication in the challenging high-altitude environment, informs a Lok Bhavan release.

During the visit, the Governor inspected the various developmental projects entrusted to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the Indian Army.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi