On July 15, 2025, Yakten village in Pakyong district, Sikkim, became India’s first digital nomad village.
The project offers remote workers modern work setups in a peaceful Himalayan village while boosting local income.

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• Launched under ‘Nomad Sikkim’ project by Pakyong admin and NGO Sarvahitey
• Aims to support remote workers with work-ready rural setups
• Provides broadband-ready homestays with dual internet and backup power
• Homestays run by locals offer traditional food and cultural experiences
• Addresses seasonal income loss by ensuring year-round tourism
• Village equipped with Wi-Fi, power backup, and improved water access
• Close to Pakyong Airport and well-connected by road
• Offers folk music, monastery visits, and 7-km Jhandi Dara trek
• Promotes balanced growth and digital economy in rural India
• Model expected to inspire similar setups in other Indian villages