Sikkim

flowers

This is gorgeous tropical climbing vine, which is extremely rare in cultivation. The bright red flowers of unusual shape are hanging from the vine in clusters, and look stunning.

flowers

Ipomoea is the largest genus in the flowering plant family Convolvulaceae, with over 500 species. It is a large and diverse group with common names including morning glory, sweet potato, bindweed, moonflower, etc.

industry · flowers

Camellia sinensis is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree whose leaves and leaf buds are used to produce tea. It is of the genus Camellia of flowering plants in the family Theaceae.

music · river

Rock band Lazy finger performing live in Ranka Sikkim Winter Carnival. Sikkim gears up for its biggest event, Sikkim Winter Carnival 2014.

ceremony · festival

Decorative lights set up for Durga puja celebration outside pandal in Sikkim. Durga Puja also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.

The largest monastery in Sikkim, Rumtek Monastery is the seat of the Karmapa Lama, the third highest monk in Tibetan Buddhism.

flowers

Nepal Thornsepal is a close cousin of the Whorlflower, but a much smaller plant. Flowering stems are only 8-15 cm high. Flowers are pinkish-purple, few in closely grouped whorls, forming a dense head at the top.

festival · politics

Nepali band Sabin Rai & The Elektrix rocking during Red Panda Sikkim Winter Carnival in Sikkim. Chief Minister Pawan Chamling inaugurated the Red Panda Winter Festival- 2016 at MG Marg.

music · festival

Nepali singer Nima Rumba sings Nepali song 'Priti Basiyo' at Red Panda Winter Carnival in Sikkim. Nima Rumba is a popular singer, lyricist, musician, and actor from Nepal.

music

Nepali song presentation by Miss Vinita during Sikkim Winter Carnival in Sikkim. Sikkim gears up for its biggest event, Sikkim Winter Carnival 2014.

music

Nepalese pop singer Mingma Sherpa perform at Red Panda Sikkim Winter Carnival in Sikkim. Mingma Sherpa is a Nepalese pop singer, born in Lukla, Nepal into the Sherpa family. whose career began in 2000.

music · festival

Native band of Sikkim performs cover song 'I'm Your's' by Jason Mraz during Red Panda Sikkim Winter Carnival in Sikkim.

music

Nepalese pop singer Mingma Sherpa sings at the Red Panda Winter Carnival in Sikkim. Mingma Sherpa is a Nepalese pop singer, born in Lukla, Nepal into the Sherpa family. whose career began in 2000.

forest · hills

Trekkers and mules walking through dense forest of pine and oak trees. These mules are fortunate to have lush vegetation in their midst to keep them well-nourished.

river · snow

One can see Yak drinking water from Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim. Tsomgo Lake or Changu Lake is perched within mountains at an altitude of 12,400 ft. Located at Gangtok – Nathula Highway only 37 kms.

hills · flowers

Lachung Monastery is a Nyingma Buddhist gompa in the Lachung Valley, Sikkim, northeastern India. It was established in 1880.

river · monsoon

Ethnic sculpture and figurines of the Nepali culture in the model of Nepali ethnic house in Khangchendzonga Tourist Villa Ranka, East Sikkim. In order to promote Tourism, the Govt.

music

Shillong famous band Soulmate enthralls Sikkim with their songs during Red Panda Sikkim Winter Carnival in Sikkim. Soulmate is a blues rock band from Shillong, Meghalaya, India.

music · river

Lazy Finger band from Sikkim entertains audience by Rock and Roll music at Sikkim Winter Carnival in Ranka, East Sikkim. Sikkim gears up for its biggest event, Sikkim Winter Carnival 2014.

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.

hills · lake

Sikkim is one of the nicest little secrets of India! A tiny state adjacent to India's West Bengal state to the south, Nepal to the west and Bhutan to the south-east, Sikkim contains a lovely swathe of some of the finest Himalayan forests an…

Sikkimese women press out the batter into little circles and then roll up chicken momos to place them in the steamer.