SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2025
DEVCODERS
• Problem Statement ID –SIH -25061
• Problem Statement Title-Digitize and showcase
Monasteries of Sikkim for Tourism and Cultural
Preservation
• Theme-Travel and Tourism
• PS Category- Software
• Team ID- GID 313
• Team Name (Registered on portal)-DEVCODERS
DEVCODERS
❖Proposed Solution
Proposed Solution: Monastery360
• Virtual Tours – 360°monastery view with guided
narration
• Interactive Map – Geo-tagged routes & nearby
attractions
• Digital Archives – Manuscripts, murals & history
• Smart Audio Guide – Multilingual, works offline
• Cultural Calendar – Festivals & easy booking
Impact:
•Preserves heritage digitally
•Boosts tourism & local economy
•Makes monasteries globally accessible
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TECHNICAL APPROACH
DEVCODERS
Key Tech Used
•Frontend: React.js (Website) & Flutter (Mobile App)
•Backend: Node.js
•Database: MongoDB – stores monastery details
•Cloud: AWS – keeps photos & archives safe
•VR/AR: 360° monastery tours (Three.js)
•AI: Helps search & organize content
•GPS/Bluetooth: For smart audio guides
Easy Step Flow
1.Collect Data – Photos, maps, history
2.Save in Cloud – Easy and safe storage
3.Create Platform – Website + app
4.Add Features – 360° tours & AI search
5.Test & Go Live!
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DEVCODERS
FEASIBILITY AND VIABILITY
•Feasibility: Uses existing VR, Cloud & GPS tech;
supports online/offline.
•Challenges: Remote connectivity, skilled
digitization, initial cost.
•Solutions: Offline-first app, local collaboration,
phase-wise rollout.
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DEVCODERS IMPACTS AND BENEFITS
IMPACTS
•Tourism Boost: Increases visitor interest through virtual
previews & bookings.
•Cultural Preservation: Digitally archives endangered
manuscripts
. & murals.
•Local Empowerment: Creates jobs for guides, photographers &
digitization teams.
•Global Reach: Makes 200+ monasteries accessible worldwide
BENEFITS
•Tourists: better experiences & planning
•Locals: livelihood & pride in culture
•Government: stronger cultural tourism
•Future Generations: safeguarded heritage
•Local Language: language promotion
@SIH Idea submission- Template 5
DEVCODERS RESEARCH AND REFERENCES
WEBSITE FOR RESEARCH :
Popular Monasteries: https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/sikkim/monastery.html
Sikkimese Bhutia language: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikkimese_Bhutia_language
Sikkim Economy: https://www.ibef.org/states/sikkim
Prototype Website :https://devcoders-project.vercel.app
@SIH Idea submission- Template 6