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

Singtam: The first meeting of the 17 Khamdong-Singtam Tourism Development Service Cooperative Society Limited was held at Khamdong BAC today in presence of Panchayats, Contractors, teachers, local people, members of SDF youths and others. The organization was formed to promote Village Tourism at Khamdong-Singtam constituency.    Present on the occasion were distinguished guests that included Santosh Thatal, District Convenor Schedule Caste Board, Tenzing Sherpa, Vice Convenor, East District, Anita Gurung, Convenor Cheli Morcha, MJ Rai, Panchayat President, NK Rai, Panchayat Secretary, NK Pradhan, Zilla Panchayat (Khamdong), RP Dhakal, KC Dahal, Pempa Wangyal Lepcha, Panchayat, Gauri Shanker, Pempa Tamang, Jullian Gurung, Feeroj Lohagun and others. The talk of the day involved exchange of ideas regarding the promotion of Village Tourism. Tenzing Sherpa, Vice Convenor, East District told that Village tourism is new for the people of Khamdong-Singtam constituency and if we c...

Black lentils(Kalo Dal)....growed in Bhasmey Busty. Main crop of Bhasmey Busty...!! Carnberry Beans.......!! Cow Shed.... Goat Barn.....!! Maize.... OMG Turkeys.....they r here at Bhasmey Village...!! Papaya....very famous in Bhasmey Busty...!! Piggerey Shed.....people here mostly depends on Livestock farming also...!! Red Lentils......(Masuri Dal) pics: Suresh Lama

Childrens having work with their hairs infront of their newly made home.....Govt. aided sheets...!! Old women working with Carnberry beans....!! Old women working with Millet for preparation of Rice Beer......! Resting shed....!! Typical Kitchen of Bhasmey Village house....!! Women making Sel Roti... Final...time of Wheat....!! pics: Suresh Lama

Wheat field seen from Khani Khola Hanging Bridge....!! Clean & Perfect Village house...!! One of the house of Bhasmey Village....!! Stylist house captured...!! Typical house down to Bhasmey Village near Khani Khola river side....! pics: Suresh Lama

Bijoy Gurung  (The author is The Statesman’s Gangtok-based correspondent.) Far from the madding crowd, Rinchenpong is a tiny, seductive hamlet in West Sikkim, an ideal getaway from the bustling cosmopolitan life. Boasting an incomparable view of the mighty Kanchenjunga range and lush green forests promising memorable treks, Rinchenpong is still an unknown destination. The relative virginity of the hamlet makes it truly a hidden Shangri-la as it has remained untouched by the side effects of exposure to tourism. “Rinchenpong is the new destination for tourists in Sikkim. Village tourism is its main USP,” tour operator Lokendra Rasaily said. “It is all about eco-tourism and completely nature-based,” he added. Compared to the sight of Kanchenjunga when viewed from Darjeeling or Pelling, the view from Rinchenpong is more majestic because the entire range can be seen. Bird watching, lush green pastures, wild orchids and the freshness of the place make it most attractive. V...