Sikkim

industry

Arisaema griffithii (Griffith's Cobra Lily) Arisaema speciosum or Arisaema jacquemontii High altitude Snake plant Arisaema griffithianum growing at Katao in north Sikkim

flowers · hills

Said to be one of the most beautiful flowers in the world - the Blue Poppy can be seen here growing at 15, 500 feet altitude in summer in north Sikkim, India.

village · wildlife

This is a rural attempt at re-creating a Snow Leopard to educate local kids about the importance of the high altitude fauna of the Himalaya, by the Forest department, Indian Army and villagers of Thangu village in north Sikkim.

Danny Denzongpa says "Film institute is a wonderful place to learn really. I mean you can take my example I belong to a place called Yuksom in Sikkim and I had to walk for three days to catch the bus to my boarding school.

The then Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat, now incumbent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, says, 'On this Army day I would like to say this to the youth of India that they should work with enthusiasm, support the Indian arm…

sport

Adventure in Sikkim in older days - A Sikkim primer from the olden days. Since, Sikkim has a sophisticated adventure sport destination. The mystique of prayer flags. The enchanting landscape makes Sikkim a singular experience.

music

Nepali folks play 'Madal' instrument during Red Panda Winter Carnival in Sikkim. Madal is one of the famous folk musical instruments associated with Nepali culture and lifestyle.

hills · aerial

Witness the majestic beauty of Sikkim’s snow-covered mountain peaks, bathed in the soft golden light of dawn or dusk.

Fuelling up at a Bharat Petroleum fuel pump in south Sikkim before heading north to the wild country beyond. A petrol pump attendant fills up diesel in a Toyota Innova Crysta taxi.

river · hills

Lachung valley is subject to rockfall risk at the edges, thanks to the tall towering rock faces on both sides of the valley, and the volatile rock and water movement therein.

hills · highway

What a lovely valley one comes across before the climb to Kalapathar, on the left! A wide open green well watered valley that could well have been the wintering or summer breeding grounds for Black-necked Cranes, but for some strange reason…

river

In north Sikkim and near Thangu, the Tibetan Plateau hosts a modest sized Teesta river before it becomes a ferocious torrent just a few dozen kilometers downstream, below Chungthang. Drive past the Teesta in his younger stages.

bazaar

A North Sikkim bound taxi driver gets his car fuelled up in a Sikkim town fuel pump that dispenses Indian Oil diesel. Servo oils are also offered at the gas station.

highway

Ashok Leyland defense vehicles of the Indian Army take the highway to north Sikkim, in India, at the Indo-China border.

hills

The Country House in Lachung, north Sikkim : wildfilmsindia's pick for a stay in Lachung and on your way to Yumthang, Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Katao and Yumesamdong! The summer-time Foxgloves make for a magical valley with waterfalls…

highway · monsoon

Lachung town in north Sikkim is the staging point for a visit to Yumthang and high altitude Yumesamdong with its hot springs, and fabulous high altitude snow peak views.

hills · highway

The wildfilmsindia team found The Summit Panghen Metok in Lachen to be one of the best options while staying in Lachen. It was easy to access when entering the small but crowded town. There was ample parking and the views were compelling.

flowers · hills

Gaultheria trichophylla, commonly known as Himalayan snowberry, is a species of plant in the heath and heather family, native to the Himalayas.

ceremony · river

Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling at the closing ceremony of the Sikkim Winter Carnival, India. Sikkim gears up for its biggest event, Sikkim Winter Carnival 2014.

flowers · hills

The spectacular bloom of Bristly Rhododendron (Rhododendron setosum), also known as the Dwarf Snow Rhododendron, carpets the alpine meadows of North Sikkim.

One of our favourite high altitude flowering plants! Primula calderiana all beauteous in a north Sikkim meadow beyond Thangu on 23rd June 2022, in the midst of Buttercups and dwarf purple Rhododendron niveum.

Help us identify the location of this view. Where would this peak view be located and what would those peaks be? Sikkim mountains in blue pre-dawn light, with sunrise of peaks of Kanchenjunga range

river · aerial

Fly over the Tista and Rangeet river in Sikkim. The rivers flow at a flat terrain surrounded by mountains on both sides. On the left side of the river, there is a power house.