Sikkim to Host 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) from 13–16 November 2025

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the upcoming 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) in Sikkim:

Event Details
- Dates: 13–16 November 2025
- Location: Gangtok, Sikkim
- Organizer: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
- Inauguration: By Union Minister of Tourism & Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
- Special Guests: Chief Ministers of Sikkim (Prem Singh Tamang) and Arunachal Pradesh (Pema Khandu), along with Tourism Ministers of North Eastern states

Purpose & Vision
- Annual flagship event to showcase the tourism potential of the North Eastern Region — often called the “Ashta Lakshmi” of India.
- Promotes eco-tourism, wellness, culture, and adventure tourism.
- Aligns with the Ministry’s Travel for Life initiative, emphasizing sustainability and inclusivity.

Participation
- Representatives from 19 countries including Spain, Thailand, France, Russia, Germany, and Vietnam.
- 39 international tour operators and 5 international influencers.
- 50 domestic buyers, 20 domestic influencers, and 91 domestic sellers.
- Travel media and tourism officials from across India.

Activities & Highlights
- Technical sessions, panel discussions, product presentations, and B2B meetings to foster collaboration.
- Cultural showcases of North Eastern artistic and performing traditions.

- Technical visits to key sites in and around Gangtok:
- Rumtek Monastery
- Do Drul Chorten
- Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

- Product presentations highlighting:
- Wildlife & river cruise tourism
- Festivals & celebrations
- Heritage & crafts
- Culinary traditions
- Adventure experiences

- Post-event familiarization tours across North Eastern states for international and domestic participants.

Significance
- Reinforces Sikkim’s reputation as a model of sustainable and responsible tourism.
- Positions the North East as a global tourism hub with its serene landscapes, vibrant communities, and cultural richness.
- Symbolizes the spirit of unity in diversity and responsible tourism-driven development.

✨ This ITM is not just a trade event — it’s a celebration of the Northeast’s natural beauty and cultural diversity, while also serving as a platform to attract global partnerships in tourism.