Gangtok

Sikkim·ceremony · hills

This rare old footage captures the serene atmosphere of Karma Shri Nalanda Institute, located in Gangtok, East District of Sikkim.

Sikkim·flowers

Gangtok, Sikkim

After Rumtek near Gangtok, Ralang in West Sikkim, is the second largest monastery in Sikkim, we are told! The drive is a lovely forested journey below the upper reaches of Maenam peak, through thick forest beyond Ravangla.

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.

Sikkim·festival · music

Musicians & Artistes of Gangtok, Sikkim performs cover song 'Deorali Darah' during Red Panda Sikkim Winter Carnival in Sikkim.

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·crafts · politics

The Directorate's primary objective is not only to preserve and showcase the traditional arts and crafts of Sikkim but to promote and disseminate information regarding the policy orientation of the government in setting the highest standard…

Gangtok, Sikkim

Red Panda, the state animal of Sikkim, is also known as the Shining Cat or the Firefox, and in Sikkim as Saknam (by the Lepcha) and Kaala (by the Limbu).

Gangtok, Sikkim·crafts

Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom is the recent name given to the old Handloom and Handicrafts Centre of Sikkim which was set up in 1957. The museum is located at a distance of half a kilometre from the main market of Gangtok.

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.

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.

Sikkim

An artist paints a wall of Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim. He writes in Sikkimese and decorates walls. See Karma Shri Nalanda Institute at 0:44secs in the clip. Historically, the Karmapa is known for creating Buddhist study institutions.

Sikkim·music

Nikita sings a Nepali song ' Malai Nepali hoina bhanna' at Sikkim Winter Carnival 2014 in Gangtok

Sikkim·hills

Gangtok is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayan range, at an altitude of 5,800 feet (1,800 m).

Sikkim

Sikkim·hills · architecture

Road building has dented the hillsides, and caused erosion. Meanwhile, the buildings of Gangtok seem to grow and grow in size, in an unbridled fashion.

Sikkim·music · river

Rock band Nightmares perform on the occasion of Sikkim winter carnival 2014 at Khangchendzonga Tourist Villa Ranka, East Sikkim. Sikkim gears up for its biggest event, Sikkim Winter Carnival 2014.

Gangtok, Sikkim

After Rumtek near Gangtok, Ralang in West Sikkim, is the second largest monastery in Sikkim, we are told! The drive is a lovely forested journey below the upper reaches of Maenam peak, through thick forest beyond Ravangla.

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.

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.

Sikkim

Drive through the city of Gangtok in the Indian state of Sikkim. Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains.

Sikkim·hills

Driving between the snowy mountains of Sikkim which is a part of Eastern Himalayas in India.

Sikkim·hills

Red Panda, the state animal of Sikkim, is also known as the Shining Cat or the Firefox, and in Sikkim as Saknam (by the Lepcha) and Kaala (by the Limbu).