Current Projects

Skywalk, Gangtok, Sikkim
Skywalk is an ambitious, Rs 500 Crore project of the Department of Tourism, Government of Sikkim (India). Based on the lines of Skywalk in Grand Canyon, USA, this project involves construction of glass cantilever at Rawangla – a major tourist destination of Sikkim. This is a joint venture project of VKA, Grant Thornton India and Grant Thornton South Africa.

Project Brief
A glass cantilever is under design using several layers of Dupont glass laminated to provide appropriate structural strength. To achieve financial viability, development of infrastructure, connectivity and additional accommodation for tourists is also proposed.

Saramsa Gardens
Saramsa Garden also called Ipecac Garden is an initiative by the forest department. It was set up by the then forest manager Bhim Bahadur Pradhan, an ardent Botanist in the year 1922. This garden is known for preserving several Orchids and many tropical & temperate plants. Spread across the six acres of land, one can see Ipecac plantations growing throughout the park and hence the name. The garden abounds with various fruits and vegetables like pineapple, guava, varieties of oranges & litchis and also nurtures various medicinal plants & flowers.

Project Brief
For the execution of this project, an area of six acres was chosen by the forest department 14 kms far from Gangtok and in proximity with Rani Khola & the forticulture center. For making this garden an avid picnic and recreational spot, the architectural beauty was paid meticulous attention to detail. Moreover, to create natural ambiance, fruits and ipecac trees, various tropical & medicinal plants were also grown. Today, this garden is considered an excellent tourist spot in the Sikkim state.