A former civil servant, retired teacher, social activist and Padma Shri recipient, Keepu Tsering Lepcha has devoted her life to the upliftment of her Lepcha community, a tribe indigenous to the Himalayan region of Sikkim.
Contrary to popular perception, Northeast food is way more varied than just momos and noodles, although these too can taste divine. Here are 8 amazing local delights from Northeast India that will leave your palate demanding more.
UNSECO has named Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim, India's first 'Mixed World Heritage Site’. The park has 20 peaks and it houses several forest sub-types and animal species.
If you are heading to the mountains for a vacation, these 7 sublimely beautiful destinations in Sikkim promise a fantastic adventure off the beaten track !
Falling in love with the calm beauty of this Himalayan hamlet, Tagore spent many of his last years at Mongpu. He wrote his famous poem, Janamadin, at this scenic village.
Head to the hills to volunteer for a cause this vacation! We give you 11 volunteering options in the beautiful, serene hilly parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam and Jammu & Kashmir.