Live updates: PM Modi addresses rally in Sikkim

The work to connect Gangtok to broad gauge railway system is being completed at a high speed: PM Modi

Sikkim is one of the favourite destinations of national and international travellers, says PM Modi

India is now world's third biggest market for air connectivity: PM Modi

BJP has ensured supply of electricity, air connectivity, and other amenities to the northeast, says PM Modi

The Pakyong Airport is an example of the engineering prowess of our country, says PM Modi

Regular flight service between Pakyong Airport, and Guwahati and Kolkata will begin in a couple of weeks: PM Modi

The construction of this airport has not only reduced the time taken to reach Gangtok, we have also linked this airport with the Udan scheme so that the service is economical: PM Modi

PM Modi is addressing a rally in Sikkim

Watch: PM Modi at the inauguration of Pakyong Airport

PM Modi inaugurates Pakyong Airport

The first commercial flight from Pakyong will begin from October 4

Earlier, visitors had to take a flight to West Bengal's Bagdogra airport and then travel for 124km uphill to reach Gangtok

The airport is situated at an altitude of 4,500 feet

Pakyong Airport is Sikkim's first airport

The prime minister reached Gangtok on Sunday evening in an MI-8 chopper from Bagdogra and was received by Governor Ganga Prasad, Chief Minister Pawan Chamling and others at Libing Army Helipad