Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

I am very fond of music be of any geographical boundaries. I believe that old saying " Heard song are melodies but those unheard are more beautiful". True to it, i am sharing Nepali songs that are close to my heart. The list of songs include: 1. Aaja Bholi : Narayan Gopal 2. Aakha Chopi Naroo : Narayan Gopal 3. Aasharai Mahinama : 4. Andhi Bhato Hirai : Udai and Manila Sotang 5. Birsera Pheri : Narayan Gopal 6. Eh Kancha : Aruna Lama 7. Fooli Fool Matra Hoina Jeevan : Dipak Kharel 8. Gajalutee Thula : Gulam Ali 9. Janmere Kokh Ma Kasai Ko : Narayan Gopal 10. Jhaskera Dhukcha : 11. Kehi Mitho Baat Gara : Narayan Gopal 12. Kina Kina : Gulam Ali 13. MaitiGhar Timro Hoina : Dwarika Lal Joshi 14. Malai Na Sodha : Narayan Gopal 15. Naulakh Tara : Amber Gurung 16. Phewa Taalko : Prakash Shrestha 17. Phoollai Sodhen : Aruna Lama 18. Safal Timro : Prakash Shrestha 19. Timi Jun Rahar Le : Narayan Gopal 20. Bhaney rah bhaye bhaney : Raju Lama ...

source: School Magazine

Petrified fossil found in Sikkim BY SHITAL PRADHAN A few months back, when a fossil of blue-green algae was discovered on one of the rocks at Mamley, Namchi, I was one of the few who was very excited to take notice of the news. For me, I had found a friend for my petrified plant fossil. Has anyone ever realized the potential of finding possible fossil materials in Sikkim? The answer would undoubtedly be a tricky one. During my college days at Tadong, I asked one of my lecturers about the chances of finding fossils in Sikkim, and the prompt reply was, "It's a silly question." He added that Sikkim is a young mountain range, and there is no possibility of finding such materials in plants and animals. He made his fullest assumption, which did not affect my fanatical thoughts over my query.  My wildest imagination would have me wondering what happened to the life forms beneath the so-called Tethys, from which the Himalayan mountains evolved, or what those vigorously, wildly...

--> BY SHITAL PRADHAN There are talks of the documentary film Sikkim directed by the maestro Satyajit Ray. Ray had highlighted the monarchy rule of Sikkim then in 1971. Moreover thought to be lost had been recovered and converted into DVD format but is yet to make its first screening. So in this talk of a town scenario let’s talk about those Hindi films that were shot in Sikkim. Satyajit Ray discussing Sikkim with King of Sikkim The panoramic beauty of the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Sikkim had always attracted Hindi cinema to capture its unparalleled beauty. It was 1967 Dev Anand starrer Jewel Thief that manages to have an everlasting impact on the natural beauty of Sikkim recorded on Hindi celluloid. Jewel Thief was shot at Gangtok, the then capital of an Independent country called Sikkim. This film is regarded as one of the milestones in terms of Hindi cinema is a concern. Apart from Jewel Thief, I want to mention the names of two Hindi films that were made wit...

Since yesterday i was having trouble with the types of template i tried to fit my choice. After more than 15 odd templates (well i tried all of them from single template to 2 and 3 column templates) finally i settle with the one that i am writing now. Believe me that puppy is not mine and i hope to replace it with other photograph. I had been using the old template for some time and i wanted to entertain my readers with a different feel too. Hope you people like it. When i started blogging i had read many blogs where majority of the blogger had written their personal accounts but when i compare it to mine, i had tried my best to share my limited knowledge about Sikkim with others. I believe more i share more i learn about it. The best example of it was the story of AC3PT, when i first published its story i never thought i would find many takers for it but behind it i never realized there was two other call sign that had been activated from Sikkim. One of them was used by Rajesh Verma ...

BY SHITAL PRADHAN A small hamlet in an eastern side Silent raush on its way, The old silk route, More older it look Upon which I stay, Hey that’s Rongli, Rongli my birthplace Years went by, years dried up, Yet the small village is as it was, Silent, peaceful and introvert Today’s picture of Rongli, Houses as station bogie, Looks a cradle, from Chujachen, Upon which the blue sky, As if I can touch thee, Roaring River, As the legend we hear, Still watch with glee, The terror of 1890 somewhat forgotten, Yet another terrorizing moment, 68 was the year… 1968, When sky too wasn’t pleased. That was Rongli, Rongli of the past. Playing along the Baar-Pepal tree, Hiding in the Shivalaya, Watching videos and aloft Is a decent memory, now? Sweet time in treasure, Yet when I am in Rongli, I am happy, in whither sweet. Rongli my birthplace !

Late King Palden Thondup Namgyal along with Queen Hope Cooke. Behind is the Royal Palace at Gangtok. PIC : www.sikkimonline.info

BY SHITAL PRADHAN My story on AC3PT was widely appreciated, and it was something new to the people of Sikkim too. Little did I know that one person in the entire crowd was closely watching my article, and he, too, had been part of Sikkim Ham radioactivity. Meet Rajesh Verma, Director, Department of Information Technology, Government of Sikkim. Rajesh Verma is better known in Sikkim for his well-liked Guide book on Sikkim. Nevertheless, few people really know that he was also an active radio ham with a call sign VU2RVM, and he had also written a book on the radio. His book “ABC of Amateur Radio and Citizen Band” was first published in 1987. A sample of the VU2RVM QSL Card Cover of the book written by Rajesh Verma It was more of an opportunity for me to swap emails with Rajesh Verma. I shall also remain grateful to him for the book that he sent me along with his personal call sign QSL card. I am here sharing his call sign QSL card, which shows eight lucky signs of Buddhist cul...