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

On March 24, the Government of India's Department of Posts, North Bengal & Sikkim Region, honored three philatelists for their outstanding performance in the National Level Stamp Exhibition. The event took place during the inauguration of the Siliguri Philatelic Bureau. Roshan Prasad of Sikkim, Vivek Yonzone of Darjeeling, and Uday Mani Pradhan of Darjeeling were recognized for their exceptional efforts and dedication to the art of philately.  All three won medals at the National Level Stamp Exhibition held earlier this year. Roshan Prasad won the Silver Medal in the 'Thematic Philately' category for his exhibit on "The Story of Cricket", Vivek Yonzone won the Silver Medal in the Thematic Philately' category for his exhibit on "Elements of Music" and Uday Mani Pradhan won the Bronze Medal in the 'Thematic Philately' category for his exhibit on "Rotary International."  The Department of Posts congratulates the winners on their ou...

I first heard about the philatelic book ‘Buddhism on Stamps in an article published on one of the pages of Sikkim Express newspaper, the leading daily newspaper of Sikkim last year (2021). Since its release, the book has garnered praise across the philatelic circles and won various prizes in international competitions. As a collector of philatelic materials on Buddhism, I was very interested in going through this book's pages. Suyog with the book All thanks to Shri Lokeswara Rao, the author of the book. Upon contacting him through Facebook and WhatsApp, I finally had the book. This is the second philatelic book on Buddhism to my little knowledge after ' A Story of Gautama Buddha: As told through postage stamps’ written by Binod Shrestha from Nepal, published in 2018. Rao has narrated the story of Buddhism through 22 chapters, touching every chronological timeline related to Buddha, his life, doctrines, and teachings ; Buddhism as a spiritual journey, its evolution, and its prac...

List of all Darjeeling post offices with Pincode S.No. Post office Office type Pincode 1. 7th Mile Kalimpong S.O 734301 2. Adhikari B.O 734427 3. Ahlay B.O 735231 4. Algarah S.O 734314 5. Ambeok B.O 735231 6. Ambootia B.O 734203 7. Badamtam B.O 734105 8. Badrajote B.O 734429 9. Bagdogra Air Port S.O 734421 10. Bagdogra S.O 734014 11. Bagora B.O 734224 12. Baigunta Pur B.O 734008 13. Balasun B.O 734219 14. Bankim Park S.O 734301 15. Bannersberg B.O 734104 16. Bansbotey B.O 734201 17. Bar Dara B.O 734312 18. Batasia B.O 734221 1...