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Travelers Explore Newly Inaugurated NH-717A Connecting West Bengal and Sikkim
People watch and travel the new route, NH-717A, from Bagrakot to Sikkim, which connects the neighboring Sikkim state via West Bengal state as well as the rest of the country in Bagrakot, Dooars, West Bengal, some 45 km from Siliguri, on January 6, 2025.National Highway (NH) 717 is a 61 km highway in West Bengal that is a secondary route of National Highway 17. NH 717A is a new highway that runs through the districts of Kalimpong and Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, and Pakyong and Gangtok in Sikkim. The highway connects Sikkim to the rest of India and reduces travel time between Siliguri and Gangtok. (Photo by Diptendu Dutta/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11921843 |
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| Photographer | Diptendu Dutta/NurPhoto |
| Category | Economy, Business and Finance |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Diptendu Dutta/NurPhoto |
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Bagrakot to Sikkim
December 6
2025
Diptendu Dutta
NurPhoto
highway construction
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West Bengal districts
Sikkim state.
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