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Sikkim·flowers

This is old footage of the Flower Exhibition Centre located in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The video showcases a wide variety of flowering plants, with a special focus on beautiful orchid species such as Lady’s Slipper orchid, Slipper orchid, C…

Sikkim·flowers · industry

In this interview from Gangtok, a speaker explains the process of developing new orchid varieties through careful selection and cross-pollination.

Sikkim·hills · dance

Step back in time with this rare old footage from the sacred Enchey Monastery in Gangtok, Sikkim, where vibrant Buddhist festivities are in full celebration.

Gangtok, Sikkim·politics

Chief Minister of Sikkim releases pigeons as a sign at Winter Carnival 2014 which was organised by Sikkim Tourism and Civil Aviation and Government of Sikkim in Gangtok. Sikkim gears up for its biggest event, Sikkim Winter Carnival 2014.

Gangtok, Sikkim·river · snow

Tsomgo Lake or Changu Lake is perched within mountains at an altitude of 12,400 ft. Located at Gangtok – Nathula Highway only 37 kms. from Gangtok, the Changu Lake is one of the most spectacular landscapes of Sikkim.

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A Government owned helicopter service by Pawan Hans runs in Gangtok, Sikkim. A Squirrel / Ecuriel helicopter comes in to land with a backdrop of Kanchenjunga peak over the hills of Gangtok.

Gangtok, Sikkim·crafts

The Directorate of Handloom and Handicrafts in Gangtok, Sikkim provides skill training in bamboo and cane handicrafts, embroideries, and others.

Gangtok, Sikkim·flowers · bazaar

In a video interview, a woman who loves flowers and works in the flower market says: “Since the beginning, I have always been drawn to flowers.

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Sikkim has a novel atmosphere of spirituality . High snowcapped peaks and deep valleys create magic. The spiritual chanting by Buddhist monks charges the atmosphere. Seekers can complete their search for exotic mysteries here.

Gangtok, Sikkim·flowers

The Flower Exhibition Centre in Gangtok, Sikkim, India. It is a large greenhouse-style center that showcases the rich botanical variety of Sikkim, particularly orchids and seasonal flowers.

Sikkim·flowers · river

Collection of rare cactii and hybrid orchid bloom in Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden in Sikkim.

Sikkim·festival · dance

Dancers with bird masks perform Cham dance during Detor Cham festival in Enchey Monastery, Gangtok The yearly festival of Enchey is celebrated on the the 18th to 19th day of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar (January).

Sikkim·flowers · industry

A few years ago, a gloxinia flowering houseplant (Sinningia speciosa) was considered a perennial. The plants would bloom and then die back.

Gangtok, Sikkim·dance · festival

Dancers with bird masks perform a Cham dance during Detor Cham festival in Enchey Monastery in Gangtok. Buddhists watch the dance performance with their kids.

Sikkim·hills

Valleys around Gangtok in Sikkim, India. The view from a high ridge shows the mountain peaks around Kanchenjunga, the highest peak east of Everest and the third highest in the world.

Sikkim·hills

The Rope way ride or Cable car is one of the major tourist attractions of Gangtok city. This is a must see at Gangtok as tourists can have a breathtaking view of Gangtok town during this ride.

Sikkim·ceremony · hills

The Enchey Monastery in Gangtok in Sikkim. Buddhist kids and young monks spin the prayer wheels at Echey monastery. The prayer wheels are imprinted with Buddhist Mantras.

Sikkim·school

His Holiness the Dalai Lama interacts with students in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, on December 21st, 2010.

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