Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Royal Rajasthan Trip
Royal Rajasthan Trip
Places to visit : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Mumbai
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Day 01:Arrive in Delhi
Mid night arrive in Delhi, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning full day city sightseeing in Old and New Delhi. Overnight.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Morning train to Agra, on arrival transfer to hotel, Rest of the city sightseeing in Agra including world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight.
Day 04: Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri and 2 hours Cycle Rickshaw Safari in Bharatpur National Park. Overnight.
Day 05: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with elephant ride, afternoon city sightseeing. Overnight.
Day 06: Jaipur - Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa enroute visit Samode, afternoon city sightseeing. Overnight.
Day 07: Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner, afternoon sightseeing. Overnight.
Day 08: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, enroute visit Camel breeding Farm and a desert village. Overnight.
Day 09: Jaisalmer
Morning city sightseeing, afternoon short camel ride in the san d dunes of Thar desert. Overnight.
Day 10: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur enroute sightseeing in Osyian Temple complex. Overnight.
Day 11: Jodhpur
Morning city sightseeing afternoon excursion to Mandore. Overnight.
Day 12: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur Temple Complex. Overnight.
Day 13: Udaipur
Morning city sightseeing, afternoon boat ride on the Lake Pichola. Overnight.
Day 14: Udaipur - Mumbai
Morning transfer and flight to Mumbai, afternoon city sightseeing. Overnight.
Day 15: Mumbai Departure
Early morning transfer to airport for your onward flight.
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Places to visit : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Mumbai
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Day 01:Arrive in Delhi
Mid night arrive in Delhi, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning full day city sightseeing in Old and New Delhi. Overnight.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Morning train to Agra, on arrival transfer to hotel, Rest of the city sightseeing in Agra including world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight.
Day 04: Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri and 2 hours Cycle Rickshaw Safari in Bharatpur National Park. Overnight.
Day 05: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with elephant ride, afternoon city sightseeing. Overnight.
Day 06: Jaipur - Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa enroute visit Samode, afternoon city sightseeing. Overnight.
Day 07: Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner, afternoon sightseeing. Overnight.
Day 08: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer, enroute visit Camel breeding Farm and a desert village. Overnight.
Day 09: Jaisalmer
Morning city sightseeing, afternoon short camel ride in the san d dunes of Thar desert. Overnight.
Day 10: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur enroute sightseeing in Osyian Temple complex. Overnight.
Day 11: Jodhpur
Morning city sightseeing afternoon excursion to Mandore. Overnight.
Day 12: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur Temple Complex. Overnight.
Day 13: Udaipur
Morning city sightseeing, afternoon boat ride on the Lake Pichola. Overnight.
Day 14: Udaipur - Mumbai
Morning transfer and flight to Mumbai, afternoon city sightseeing. Overnight.
Day 15: Mumbai Departure
Early morning transfer to airport for your onward flight.
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Destination Sikkim
Destination Sikkim
Small but beautiful. Sikkim is situated in the eastern Himalayas . Spread below the Mount Khanchendzonga (8534 mts), the third highest mountain in the world, and revered by the Sikkimese as their protective deity. With an area of 7,300 sq kms and measuring approx. 114 kms from the north to south and 64 kms from east to west, the elevation ranges from 300 mts to over 8540 mts above sea level.
Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush valleys, fast flowing rivers, hills, Sikkim offers her visitors a rare and singular experience. Within a matter of hours one can move from the sub tropical heat of the lower valleys to the cold of the rugged mountain slopes that reach up to the area of perpetual snow .
Sikkim is the 22nd state of India came into existence with effect from 26th April, 1975. Sikkim has been divided into four districts and each district has further been bifurcated into two sub-divisions for administrative purpose.
Sikkim state being a part of inner mountain ranges of Himalayas, is hilly having varied elevation ranging from 300 to 8540 meters. But the habitable areas are only up to the altitude of 2100 mtrs. Constituting only 20% of the total area of the state. The highest portion of sikkim lies in its north west direction.
A large number of mountains having altitudes of about seven thousand meters stands here with - Kanchenjunga (8598 m.), The third highest peak in the world. The high serrated, snow capped spurs and peaks of Kanchenjunga look attractive consisting of Kumbha Karna (7711 m.), Pendem (6706 m.), Narsingh (5825 m.), Kabru Dome (6545 m.), etc.
A number of glaciers descends from eastern slopes of Kanchenjunga into Sikkim where snow clad line is found above 5300 mtrs. The biggest of them is Zemu, from whose snout above Lachen monastery rises the river Teesta. Teesta is the main river and its main tributaries are Zemu, LachungRangyong, Dikchu, Rongli, Rangpo and Rangit which form the main channel of drainage from the north to the south. It boasts of the great mount Kanchendzonga as its crown.
Ethically Sikkim has mainly three groups of people viz. Nepalis, Bhutias, Lepchas. The local language is Nepali. English is the official language. This jewel- like mountain state of ethereal beauty with an area of 7299 sq. kms , nestles in the heart of Himalayas. Cradled in the manifold splendors of nature deep within the snow clad Himalayas is Sikkim's capital Gangtok.
Wrapped in mists and clouds. A garden state with an incredible variety of orchids, rhododendrons, gladioli and a host of other flowers. Rustling, tumbling streams and torrents. Mountain monasteries and quaint shopping plazas. This is Sikkim.
Small but beautiful. Sikkim is situated in the eastern Himalayas . Spread below the Mount Khanchendzonga (8534 mts), the third highest mountain in the world, and revered by the Sikkimese as their protective deity. With an area of 7,300 sq kms and measuring approx. 114 kms from the north to south and 64 kms from east to west, the elevation ranges from 300 mts to over 8540 mts above sea level.
Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, lush valleys, fast flowing rivers, hills, Sikkim offers her visitors a rare and singular experience. Within a matter of hours one can move from the sub tropical heat of the lower valleys to the cold of the rugged mountain slopes that reach up to the area of perpetual snow .
Sikkim is the 22nd state of India came into existence with effect from 26th April, 1975. Sikkim has been divided into four districts and each district has further been bifurcated into two sub-divisions for administrative purpose.
Sikkim state being a part of inner mountain ranges of Himalayas, is hilly having varied elevation ranging from 300 to 8540 meters. But the habitable areas are only up to the altitude of 2100 mtrs. Constituting only 20% of the total area of the state. The highest portion of sikkim lies in its north west direction.
A large number of mountains having altitudes of about seven thousand meters stands here with - Kanchenjunga (8598 m.), The third highest peak in the world. The high serrated, snow capped spurs and peaks of Kanchenjunga look attractive consisting of Kumbha Karna (7711 m.), Pendem (6706 m.), Narsingh (5825 m.), Kabru Dome (6545 m.), etc.
A number of glaciers descends from eastern slopes of Kanchenjunga into Sikkim where snow clad line is found above 5300 mtrs. The biggest of them is Zemu, from whose snout above Lachen monastery rises the river Teesta. Teesta is the main river and its main tributaries are Zemu, LachungRangyong, Dikchu, Rongli, Rangpo and Rangit which form the main channel of drainage from the north to the south. It boasts of the great mount Kanchendzonga as its crown.
Ethically Sikkim has mainly three groups of people viz. Nepalis, Bhutias, Lepchas. The local language is Nepali. English is the official language. This jewel- like mountain state of ethereal beauty with an area of 7299 sq. kms , nestles in the heart of Himalayas. Cradled in the manifold splendors of nature deep within the snow clad Himalayas is Sikkim's capital Gangtok.
Wrapped in mists and clouds. A garden state with an incredible variety of orchids, rhododendrons, gladioli and a host of other flowers. Rustling, tumbling streams and torrents. Mountain monasteries and quaint shopping plazas. This is Sikkim.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
DARJEELING TOUR (08 days)
Duraiton :08 days
Destinations: Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Pemayangtse - Yuksom - Gangtok - Tshongu Lake - Gangtok - Bagdogras
Itineraries
Day 01: Bagdogra - Darjeeling
Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra and transfer to Darjeeling ( 94 Kms/3hrs). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early morning at 3.30 start for Triger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing Ghoom Monastery and Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel is followed by full day local sightseeing covering Padmaja and Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetian Refugee Self-help Center and visit to all the local market (City Life). Enjoy the historical Toy Train ride, provided the train is running for the day.
Day 03: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse
Morning transfer to Pemayangtse (65kms/4.5 hrs), this is the nearest motorable point from Mt. Kanchenjunga, world's third highest peak. One can also enjoy the spectacular Eastern Himalayan range from this place. Evening tour to Pemayangtse monastery, the second oldest in Sikkim.
Day 04: Pemayangtse - Yuksom
Morning transfer to Yuksom (32kms). En-route to Kanchenjunga Falls, Kenchodphelri Lake, Rimbi Falls. At Yuksom, one can simply enjoy the scenic beauty of this beautiful Himalayan hill village. You can also enjoy the walk around the Kartak Lake which is just in front of the hotel. Tashi Gang Chorten is also worth viewing and indeed a memorable experience . Overnight at Yuksom.
Day 05: Yuksom - Gangtok
Morning transfer to Gangtok. En route to Ravangla, evening free. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Gangtok Sightseeing
Morning starts with the full day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Sikkim, covering Chortan ,Stupa, Institute of Tibetology and Institute of Handicrafts and Handlooms & Roomtek Monastery, the seat of the Kagyupa sect of Buddhism.
Day 07: Excursion Trip to Tshongu Lake
The morning start for a half day trip to Tshongu Lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from Gangtok City. Evening free for shopping.
Day 08" Gangtok - Bagdogra
Departure transfer to Bagdogra (115kms/ 4.5hrs). Tour Ends.
Destinations: Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Pemayangtse - Yuksom - Gangtok - Tshongu Lake - Gangtok - Bagdogras
Itineraries
Day 01: Bagdogra - Darjeeling
Welcome on arrival at Bagdogra and transfer to Darjeeling ( 94 Kms/3hrs). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early morning at 3.30 start for Triger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing Ghoom Monastery and Batashia Loop War Memorial while returning to the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel is followed by full day local sightseeing covering Padmaja and Zoological Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetian Refugee Self-help Center and visit to all the local market (City Life). Enjoy the historical Toy Train ride, provided the train is running for the day.
Day 03: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse
Morning transfer to Pemayangtse (65kms/4.5 hrs), this is the nearest motorable point from Mt. Kanchenjunga, world's third highest peak. One can also enjoy the spectacular Eastern Himalayan range from this place. Evening tour to Pemayangtse monastery, the second oldest in Sikkim.
Day 04: Pemayangtse - Yuksom
Morning transfer to Yuksom (32kms). En-route to Kanchenjunga Falls, Kenchodphelri Lake, Rimbi Falls. At Yuksom, one can simply enjoy the scenic beauty of this beautiful Himalayan hill village. You can also enjoy the walk around the Kartak Lake which is just in front of the hotel. Tashi Gang Chorten is also worth viewing and indeed a memorable experience . Overnight at Yuksom.
Day 05: Yuksom - Gangtok
Morning transfer to Gangtok. En route to Ravangla, evening free. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Gangtok Sightseeing
Morning starts with the full day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Sikkim, covering Chortan ,Stupa, Institute of Tibetology and Institute of Handicrafts and Handlooms & Roomtek Monastery, the seat of the Kagyupa sect of Buddhism.
Day 07: Excursion Trip to Tshongu Lake
The morning start for a half day trip to Tshongu Lake (12400ft), which is only 32kms from Gangtok City. Evening free for shopping.
Day 08" Gangtok - Bagdogra
Departure transfer to Bagdogra (115kms/ 4.5hrs). Tour Ends.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
sikkim directions
History and Geography
The early history of Sikkim starts in the 13th century with the signing of a blood-brotherhood treaty between the Lepcha Chief Thekong Tek and Tibetan prince Khye-Bumsa at Kabi Lungtsok in North Sikkim. This follows the historical visit of three revered Lamas to Yuksam in 1641 in West Sikkim, where they consecrated Phuntsog Namgyal, a sixth generation descendent of Khye-Humsa as the first Chogyal of Sikkim, thus heralding the beginning of the Namgyal dynasty in Sikkim. With the march of history, events in Sikkim saw the state pass through the process of democratisation and became an integral part of the Indian Union in 1975. Guru Padmasambhava blessed Sikkim enroute to Tibet. Sikkim is a blessed land, where people from all communities live in harmony. Inspite of the fact that Sikkim comprises of different people and multi ethnic society, perhaps it is the most peaceful state of the Indian Union to promote communal harmony and human relations, a feat which is much expected in a plural society like India.
Sikkim is a small hilly state, bounded by vast stretches of Tibetan Plateaux in the North, the Chumbi Valley of Tibet and the Kingdom of Bhutan in the East, the Kingdom of Nepal in the West, and Darjeeling (West Bengal) in the South. The State has a total area of 7,096 sq km, and is stretched over 112 km from North to South, and 64 km from East to West. It lies in the North-Eastern Himalayas between 27 degree 00’46’’ to 28 degree 07’48’’ North Latitude, and 88 degree 00’58’’ to 88 degree 55’25’’ East Longitude.
The world’s third highest mountain, Kanchenjunga, regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim, dominates the tiny Himalayan State with its awe-inspiring beauty and majesty. Sikkim is one of the 18 biodiversity hotspots in the world. The Sikkim Himalayas show tremendous biological diversity. More than 5000 species of angiosperms are found in the State, which is nearly one third of the total species of angiosperm found in the country. There are 4,000 species of flowering plants, 300 species of ferns and allies, 450 to 500 species of orchids, 36 species of Rhododendrons, 40 species of oaks, 30 to 40 species of Primulas and bamboos, 144 species of mammals, 500 to 600 species of birds, over 400 species of butterflies and moths, and many species of reptiles in the State. Rare Blue Sheep, Tibetan Mastiff, Yaks and Red Pandas are found here.
Tashiding Monastery Arrow
Tashiding Monastery
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Agriculture
The State’s economy is basically agrarian. More than 64 per cent of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood. Agricultural land in Sikkim is estimated to be around 1,09,000 hectares, i.e., 15.36 per cent of the total geographical area. Farmers commonly follow mixed farming, which is ideally suited and fits well in the developmental process of making Sikkim an organic State. The State Government has drawn up plans to promote organic farming in Sikkim and see the further value addition in its agricultural and horticultural produces. Maize, rice, wheat, potato, large cardamom, ginger and orange are the principal crops. Sikkim has the largest area and highest production of large brown cardamom in India. Ginger, potato, organge and off-season vegetables are other cash crops.
As per the Human Development Report-2001, land resources in Sikkim are constrained on account of demographic pressure (per capita availability) and activities that they can sustain. Diversification in the pattern of land use has to take into account both food security requirements and constraints imposed by the terrain. The limitations of terrace farming in terms of productivity, irrigation and the scope for extending cultivation highlight the constraints faced by farming for livelihood security. Under these conditions
innovative practices in land management and horticulture and floriculture can be identified as growth sectors.
Industry
Though Sikkim has been declared industrially backward state, the existence of craftsmanship based traditional Sikkimese cottage industries dates back to several centuries. Lepcha’s skill in bamboo-craft, woodwork, spinning of yarn and carpet weaving in traditional textures, Bhutia’s excellence in ancient Tibetan practice of carpet and rug weaving and Nepali’s celebrated craftsmanship of their metalwork, silverware and woodwork are very exclusive. The Department of Commerce and Industries lays emphasis on the promotion and development of various small-scale industries. New Industrial Policy, which was extended in the year 2003, provides special package for development of industries in the state on the lines of northeast industries policy. This includes excise and income tax exemption to all new industries as well as expansion of existing units for a period of ten years from the date of commencement of commercial production. In addition, the policy also entails granting of financial concessions to 12 identified thrust areas in industries
irrespective of where they are located in the state. The Government of Sikkim had organised two workshops at Delhi in 2003 to open up Sikkim as an investment destination and industrial growth.
Sikkim Jewels limited is one of the sophisticated and precision oriented industries for the manufacture of jewel bearings for electric meters, water meters and other measuring instruments like watches and clocks. Ten ancillary units have been set up to manufacture watch jewels. The Sikkim Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd., (SIDICO) was set up as the state level principal financial institution engaged in the promotion and financing of development in this sector. It provides long-term loans for cottage, tiny, small and medium scale industrial units, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes and taxis.
Irrigation and Power
Tenth Five Year Plan targets to irrigate 34,118 hectares of agricultural land. Many new irrigation schemes for providing assured water both for Kharif and Rabi cropping are taken up and to prevent damages to open channels owing to landslides and to ensure regular flow of water concrete hume pipes and HDPE pipes are used extensively in problem areas.
Total installed capacity of power in the State is 36 MW that is hydro based with transformation capacity of 123 MVA. Rangeet hydel project has installed capacity of 560 MW. The total power potential of the state is estimated at 8,000 MW. Though only 0.2 per cent capacity was installed by the year 2001, four hydro projects with the total of 804 MW power are nearing completion in the state. More initiatives are being taken by the government to tap the full potential of the power in the state. The State is also open to private
investment in power sector. The Teesta V Project now under construction is run of the river scheme located in the East District and the proposed installed capacity of this project is 510 MW.
Transport
Roads: Gangtok is connected by roads with Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri, and also with all the district headquarters within Sikkim. The total road length of the state is 2,383 km, including 41 km of National Highway.
Railways and Aviation: The closest railway stations are Siliguri (113) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km) connecting Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, Lucknow and other important cities. There is no airport in Sikkim, although there is a helicopter service between Gangtok and Bagdogra, heavily subsidised by the State Government. The State has also initiated construction of a number of helipads to connect the district and sub-divisional headquarters and important tourist places.
Information Technology
A new Information Technology Department has been created in the State, and has prepared extensive projects to give top priority to this department. The newly created department has already launched a number of Web sites on Sikkim, and is now aiming for e-governance through the use of information tools. The official Web site of Sikkim, hosted and maintained by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Sikkim, is www.sikkimgovt.org.
Festivals
Sikkim’s population comprises the three principal ethnic communities of the Bhutias, Lepchas and the Nepalese. Maghey Sankranti, Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja and Chaite Dassai/Ram Navami, Dassai, Tyohar, Sonam Losoong, Namsoog, Tendong Lho Rum Faat (Worship of Mt. Tendong), Lohsar (Tibetan New Year) are the major festivals. The other festivals include Sakewa (Rai), Sonam Lochar (Gurung), Barahimzong (Magor), etc.
Tourism
Sikkim is famous for its lush green vegetation, forest, scenic valleys and majestic mountains, and a range of rich and magnificent cultural heritage and peace loving people, which provide a safe haven for tourists. The State Government supports eco-friendly and pilgrim tourism and accordingly, has provided facilities to enable visitors to enjoy a first-hand experience of the rich heritage and lifestyle of Sikkim. Recognising the potential of adventure tourism, the State government is setting up a Himalayan Centre for Adventure Tourism at Chemchey Village in South Sikkim.
The premier monastery of Sikkim is Pemayantshe in Pelling. Apart from this, there is Tashiding Monastery in West Sikkim, which is considered the holiest of all the monasteries in Sikkim. The most ancient monastery of Sikkim is in Yuksom, called the Drubdi monastery. It was the personal hermitage of Lhatsun Chenpo (Patron Saint of Sikkim), and was possibly built in 1700 AD. Some of the other monasteries are Phodong, Phensang, Rumtek, Ngadak, Tolung, Ahlay, Tsuklakhand, Ralong, Lachen, Enchey and others. Of the Hindu temples, the best known is the Thakurbari, in the heart of Gangtok. There is also a holy cave in South district, which has a Shiva Lingam that irradiates the cave where no other light finds its way. There are some important Gurdwaras and Mosques, chief among them being in Gangtok and Ravangla.
Tashiding Monastery Arrow
Gangtok, Sikkim
The early history of Sikkim starts in the 13th century with the signing of a blood-brotherhood treaty between the Lepcha Chief Thekong Tek and Tibetan prince Khye-Bumsa at Kabi Lungtsok in North Sikkim. This follows the historical visit of three revered Lamas to Yuksam in 1641 in West Sikkim, where they consecrated Phuntsog Namgyal, a sixth generation descendent of Khye-Humsa as the first Chogyal of Sikkim, thus heralding the beginning of the Namgyal dynasty in Sikkim. With the march of history, events in Sikkim saw the state pass through the process of democratisation and became an integral part of the Indian Union in 1975. Guru Padmasambhava blessed Sikkim enroute to Tibet. Sikkim is a blessed land, where people from all communities live in harmony. Inspite of the fact that Sikkim comprises of different people and multi ethnic society, perhaps it is the most peaceful state of the Indian Union to promote communal harmony and human relations, a feat which is much expected in a plural society like India.
Sikkim is a small hilly state, bounded by vast stretches of Tibetan Plateaux in the North, the Chumbi Valley of Tibet and the Kingdom of Bhutan in the East, the Kingdom of Nepal in the West, and Darjeeling (West Bengal) in the South. The State has a total area of 7,096 sq km, and is stretched over 112 km from North to South, and 64 km from East to West. It lies in the North-Eastern Himalayas between 27 degree 00’46’’ to 28 degree 07’48’’ North Latitude, and 88 degree 00’58’’ to 88 degree 55’25’’ East Longitude.
The world’s third highest mountain, Kanchenjunga, regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim, dominates the tiny Himalayan State with its awe-inspiring beauty and majesty. Sikkim is one of the 18 biodiversity hotspots in the world. The Sikkim Himalayas show tremendous biological diversity. More than 5000 species of angiosperms are found in the State, which is nearly one third of the total species of angiosperm found in the country. There are 4,000 species of flowering plants, 300 species of ferns and allies, 450 to 500 species of orchids, 36 species of Rhododendrons, 40 species of oaks, 30 to 40 species of Primulas and bamboos, 144 species of mammals, 500 to 600 species of birds, over 400 species of butterflies and moths, and many species of reptiles in the State. Rare Blue Sheep, Tibetan Mastiff, Yaks and Red Pandas are found here.
Tashiding Monastery Arrow
Tashiding Monastery
View exhaustive collection of pictures on India at Photo Gallery section.
Agriculture
The State’s economy is basically agrarian. More than 64 per cent of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood. Agricultural land in Sikkim is estimated to be around 1,09,000 hectares, i.e., 15.36 per cent of the total geographical area. Farmers commonly follow mixed farming, which is ideally suited and fits well in the developmental process of making Sikkim an organic State. The State Government has drawn up plans to promote organic farming in Sikkim and see the further value addition in its agricultural and horticultural produces. Maize, rice, wheat, potato, large cardamom, ginger and orange are the principal crops. Sikkim has the largest area and highest production of large brown cardamom in India. Ginger, potato, organge and off-season vegetables are other cash crops.
As per the Human Development Report-2001, land resources in Sikkim are constrained on account of demographic pressure (per capita availability) and activities that they can sustain. Diversification in the pattern of land use has to take into account both food security requirements and constraints imposed by the terrain. The limitations of terrace farming in terms of productivity, irrigation and the scope for extending cultivation highlight the constraints faced by farming for livelihood security. Under these conditions
innovative practices in land management and horticulture and floriculture can be identified as growth sectors.
Industry
Though Sikkim has been declared industrially backward state, the existence of craftsmanship based traditional Sikkimese cottage industries dates back to several centuries. Lepcha’s skill in bamboo-craft, woodwork, spinning of yarn and carpet weaving in traditional textures, Bhutia’s excellence in ancient Tibetan practice of carpet and rug weaving and Nepali’s celebrated craftsmanship of their metalwork, silverware and woodwork are very exclusive. The Department of Commerce and Industries lays emphasis on the promotion and development of various small-scale industries. New Industrial Policy, which was extended in the year 2003, provides special package for development of industries in the state on the lines of northeast industries policy. This includes excise and income tax exemption to all new industries as well as expansion of existing units for a period of ten years from the date of commencement of commercial production. In addition, the policy also entails granting of financial concessions to 12 identified thrust areas in industries
irrespective of where they are located in the state. The Government of Sikkim had organised two workshops at Delhi in 2003 to open up Sikkim as an investment destination and industrial growth.
Sikkim Jewels limited is one of the sophisticated and precision oriented industries for the manufacture of jewel bearings for electric meters, water meters and other measuring instruments like watches and clocks. Ten ancillary units have been set up to manufacture watch jewels. The Sikkim Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd., (SIDICO) was set up as the state level principal financial institution engaged in the promotion and financing of development in this sector. It provides long-term loans for cottage, tiny, small and medium scale industrial units, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes and taxis.
Irrigation and Power
Tenth Five Year Plan targets to irrigate 34,118 hectares of agricultural land. Many new irrigation schemes for providing assured water both for Kharif and Rabi cropping are taken up and to prevent damages to open channels owing to landslides and to ensure regular flow of water concrete hume pipes and HDPE pipes are used extensively in problem areas.
Total installed capacity of power in the State is 36 MW that is hydro based with transformation capacity of 123 MVA. Rangeet hydel project has installed capacity of 560 MW. The total power potential of the state is estimated at 8,000 MW. Though only 0.2 per cent capacity was installed by the year 2001, four hydro projects with the total of 804 MW power are nearing completion in the state. More initiatives are being taken by the government to tap the full potential of the power in the state. The State is also open to private
investment in power sector. The Teesta V Project now under construction is run of the river scheme located in the East District and the proposed installed capacity of this project is 510 MW.
Transport
Roads: Gangtok is connected by roads with Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri, and also with all the district headquarters within Sikkim. The total road length of the state is 2,383 km, including 41 km of National Highway.
Railways and Aviation: The closest railway stations are Siliguri (113) and New Jalpaiguri (125 km) connecting Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, Lucknow and other important cities. There is no airport in Sikkim, although there is a helicopter service between Gangtok and Bagdogra, heavily subsidised by the State Government. The State has also initiated construction of a number of helipads to connect the district and sub-divisional headquarters and important tourist places.
Information Technology
A new Information Technology Department has been created in the State, and has prepared extensive projects to give top priority to this department. The newly created department has already launched a number of Web sites on Sikkim, and is now aiming for e-governance through the use of information tools. The official Web site of Sikkim, hosted and maintained by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Sikkim, is www.sikkimgovt.org.
Festivals
Sikkim’s population comprises the three principal ethnic communities of the Bhutias, Lepchas and the Nepalese. Maghey Sankranti, Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja and Chaite Dassai/Ram Navami, Dassai, Tyohar, Sonam Losoong, Namsoog, Tendong Lho Rum Faat (Worship of Mt. Tendong), Lohsar (Tibetan New Year) are the major festivals. The other festivals include Sakewa (Rai), Sonam Lochar (Gurung), Barahimzong (Magor), etc.
Tourism
Sikkim is famous for its lush green vegetation, forest, scenic valleys and majestic mountains, and a range of rich and magnificent cultural heritage and peace loving people, which provide a safe haven for tourists. The State Government supports eco-friendly and pilgrim tourism and accordingly, has provided facilities to enable visitors to enjoy a first-hand experience of the rich heritage and lifestyle of Sikkim. Recognising the potential of adventure tourism, the State government is setting up a Himalayan Centre for Adventure Tourism at Chemchey Village in South Sikkim.
The premier monastery of Sikkim is Pemayantshe in Pelling. Apart from this, there is Tashiding Monastery in West Sikkim, which is considered the holiest of all the monasteries in Sikkim. The most ancient monastery of Sikkim is in Yuksom, called the Drubdi monastery. It was the personal hermitage of Lhatsun Chenpo (Patron Saint of Sikkim), and was possibly built in 1700 AD. Some of the other monasteries are Phodong, Phensang, Rumtek, Ngadak, Tolung, Ahlay, Tsuklakhand, Ralong, Lachen, Enchey and others. Of the Hindu temples, the best known is the Thakurbari, in the heart of Gangtok. There is also a holy cave in South district, which has a Shiva Lingam that irradiates the cave where no other light finds its way. There are some important Gurdwaras and Mosques, chief among them being in Gangtok and Ravangla.
Tashiding Monastery Arrow
Gangtok, Sikkim
Friday, September 7, 2007
TEA TASTING TOURS
EA TASTING TOURS
Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Gangtok - Doars - Phuntsholing
Paro - Thimpu - Delhi
Duration : 15 Days
Best Time to visit (October to March)
IndiaOur invitation to India for cups of the magical and refreshing yet inexpensive drink - `Chai'. Legend suggests that tea originated in India. In the early 19th century The East India Company started tea plantations in Assam using wild Chai plants found growing in the area and later introduced it in the Darjeeling area in the northeast and the Nilgiri in the South. Today there are many varieties of tea, which grow at much lower altitudes. India is the largest producer of tea in the world. Assam grows over half and Darjeeling about a quarter of the nation's output. Once drunk by tribal people, tea is now India's national drink and its taste developing around the globe. The Happy Valley Tea Estate claims to use the old orthodox method of tea production. Fresh leaves are dried by fans on withering troughs to reduce the moisture content and then rolled and pressed to express the juices, which coat the leaves. These are left to ferment in a controlled humid environment in order to produce the desired aroma. Finally the leaves re dried by passing them through a heated drying chamber and then graded - the unbroken being the best quality down to the fannings and dust. Be our guest!!
Day 1 DELHI
Arrival Delhi. You are met and transferred to the hotel. In Delhi's existence of 3000 years; seven cities have risen where the present capital of India stands today. Here you'll encounter a fascinating blend of the ancient and the contemporary. Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. We start by visiting Old Delhi. The 7th city of Delhi - Shahjahanabad, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1639-48 AD). Red Fort - the 17th century imposing fortress built in red sandstone. Jama Masjid (Friday Masjid) was completed in 1656 and India's largest mosque. Finally visit Raj Ghat on the banks of the river Yamuna is Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. The highlights of New Delhi are The Humayun's Tomb - An early example of Mughal architecture considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. The Qutub Minar - the landmark of Delhi, a huge tower of victory started in 1199 and completed in 1368. Proceed to the Rashtrapati Bhawan once the Viceroy's residence is now the official residence of the President of India. The Government Buildings designed by Baker, The Parliament House, The India Gate (42m) arch built of Bharatpur-stone, commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war.
Accommodation: Delhi (Breakfast)
Day 2 DELHI / BAGDOGRA Flight
Morning flight to Bagdogra from where we take the scenic four-hour drive through the Himalayan foothills and tea gardens to Darjeeling. Rest of day free to explore the 'queen of the hill stations' where British administrators came each summer to the escape the heat of the Indian plains during the days of the Raj. Tea was introduced to the area in the 1840's and today Darjeeling tea is a world-renowned brand.
Accommodation: Darjeeling (Breakfast)
Day 3 DARJEELING
We start early for Tiger Hill to catch the spectacular sunrise over Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain. We then visit the Planter's Club, where the local tea growers still meet; the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute; and the zoo with its Himalayan fauna (Yaks, Black Bears, Red Pandas and various colourful pheasants). We also visit a tea estate, the Botanical Gardens and the Tibetan Refugee Centre.
Accommodation: Darjeeling (Breakfast)
Day 4 DARJEELING / GANGTOK Drive
After an early breakfast take a short trip on the famous 'toy train'. Later we travel through scenic countryside on the journey to Sikkim nestled in the mountains of the Himalaya bounded by the Tibetan plateau to its north and the plains of Bengal to the south, and sandwiched between the independent kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan. It was incorporated into the Indian union in 1972. At Gangtok, the capital, we visit the lavishly decorated Royal Chapel of the Chogyal, the former ruler, and the Namgyal Tibetology Institute with its rich collection of Buddhist scrolls and paintings.
Accommodation: Gangtok (Breakfast)
Day 5 GANGTOK
Today we will be introduced to many of Sikkim's 450 orchid species when we visit the Orchid Sanctuary. Afterwards the 200-year-old Enchey
Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Gangtok - Doars - Phuntsholing
Paro - Thimpu - Delhi
Duration : 15 Days
Best Time to visit (October to March)
IndiaOur invitation to India for cups of the magical and refreshing yet inexpensive drink - `Chai'. Legend suggests that tea originated in India. In the early 19th century The East India Company started tea plantations in Assam using wild Chai plants found growing in the area and later introduced it in the Darjeeling area in the northeast and the Nilgiri in the South. Today there are many varieties of tea, which grow at much lower altitudes. India is the largest producer of tea in the world. Assam grows over half and Darjeeling about a quarter of the nation's output. Once drunk by tribal people, tea is now India's national drink and its taste developing around the globe. The Happy Valley Tea Estate claims to use the old orthodox method of tea production. Fresh leaves are dried by fans on withering troughs to reduce the moisture content and then rolled and pressed to express the juices, which coat the leaves. These are left to ferment in a controlled humid environment in order to produce the desired aroma. Finally the leaves re dried by passing them through a heated drying chamber and then graded - the unbroken being the best quality down to the fannings and dust. Be our guest!!
Day 1 DELHI
Arrival Delhi. You are met and transferred to the hotel. In Delhi's existence of 3000 years; seven cities have risen where the present capital of India stands today. Here you'll encounter a fascinating blend of the ancient and the contemporary. Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. We start by visiting Old Delhi. The 7th city of Delhi - Shahjahanabad, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1639-48 AD). Red Fort - the 17th century imposing fortress built in red sandstone. Jama Masjid (Friday Masjid) was completed in 1656 and India's largest mosque. Finally visit Raj Ghat on the banks of the river Yamuna is Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. The highlights of New Delhi are The Humayun's Tomb - An early example of Mughal architecture considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. The Qutub Minar - the landmark of Delhi, a huge tower of victory started in 1199 and completed in 1368. Proceed to the Rashtrapati Bhawan once the Viceroy's residence is now the official residence of the President of India. The Government Buildings designed by Baker, The Parliament House, The India Gate (42m) arch built of Bharatpur-stone, commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war.
Accommodation: Delhi (Breakfast)
Day 2 DELHI / BAGDOGRA Flight
Morning flight to Bagdogra from where we take the scenic four-hour drive through the Himalayan foothills and tea gardens to Darjeeling. Rest of day free to explore the 'queen of the hill stations' where British administrators came each summer to the escape the heat of the Indian plains during the days of the Raj. Tea was introduced to the area in the 1840's and today Darjeeling tea is a world-renowned brand.
Accommodation: Darjeeling (Breakfast)
Day 3 DARJEELING
We start early for Tiger Hill to catch the spectacular sunrise over Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain. We then visit the Planter's Club, where the local tea growers still meet; the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute; and the zoo with its Himalayan fauna (Yaks, Black Bears, Red Pandas and various colourful pheasants). We also visit a tea estate, the Botanical Gardens and the Tibetan Refugee Centre.
Accommodation: Darjeeling (Breakfast)
Day 4 DARJEELING / GANGTOK Drive
After an early breakfast take a short trip on the famous 'toy train'. Later we travel through scenic countryside on the journey to Sikkim nestled in the mountains of the Himalaya bounded by the Tibetan plateau to its north and the plains of Bengal to the south, and sandwiched between the independent kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan. It was incorporated into the Indian union in 1972. At Gangtok, the capital, we visit the lavishly decorated Royal Chapel of the Chogyal, the former ruler, and the Namgyal Tibetology Institute with its rich collection of Buddhist scrolls and paintings.
Accommodation: Gangtok (Breakfast)
Day 5 GANGTOK
Today we will be introduced to many of Sikkim's 450 orchid species when we visit the Orchid Sanctuary. Afterwards the 200-year-old Enchey
Thursday, September 6, 2007
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Wednesday, September 5, 2007
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Curr Atheroscler Rep 2003, 5:476-83. [PubMed Abstract] [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
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2. Feinman RD, Fine EJ: Thermodynamics and Metabolic Advantage of Low Carbohydrate Diets.
[http://miranda.ingentaselect.com/vl=2236146/cl=61/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mal/15404196/v1n3/s7/p209] Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders 2003, 1:209-219. [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
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3. Aljada A, Mohanty P, Dandona P: Lipids, Carbohydrates and Heart Disease.
Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders 2003, 1:185-188. [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
4. Yancy WS Jr, Westman EC, French PA, Califf RM: Diets and clinical coronary events: the truth is out there.
Circulation 2003, 107:10-6. [PubMed Abstract] [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
5. Buchholz AC, Schoeller DA: Is a calorie a calorie?
Am J Clin Nutr 2004, 79:899S-906S. [PubMed Abstract] [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
6. Bray GA: Low-Carbohydrate Diets and Realities of Weight Loss.
J Am Med Assoc 2003, 289:1853-1855. [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
7. Feinman RD, Fine EJ: "A calorie is a calorie" violates the second law of thermodynamics.
[http://www.nutritionj.com/content/3/1/9] Nutr J 2004, 3:9. [PubMed Abstract] [BioMed Central Full Text] [PubMed Central Full Text] OpenURL
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8. Cannon B, Nedergaard J: The biochemistry of an inefficient tissue: brown adipose tissue.
Essays Biochem 1985, 20:110-64. [PubMed Abstract] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1] [2]
9. Boehm EA, Jones BE, Radda GK, Veech RL, Clarke K: Increased uncoupling proteins and decreased efficiency in palmitate-perfused hyperthyroid rat heart.
Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2001, 280(3):H977-H983. [PubMed Abstract] [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
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10. Hesselink MKC, Mensink M, Schrauwen P: Human Uncoupling Protein-3 and Obesity: An Update.
Obesity Research 2003, 11(12):1429-1443. [PubMed Abstract] [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
11. Oppert JM, Vohl MC, Chagnon M, Dionne FT, Cassard-Doulcier AM, Ricquier D, Perusse L, Bouchard C: DNA polymorphism in the uncoupling protein (UCP) gene and human body fat.
Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1994, 18:526-31. [PubMed Abstract] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
12. Nagai N, Sakane N, Ueno LM, Hamada T, Moritani T: The -3826 A → G variant of the uncoupling protein-1 gene diminishes postprandial thermogenesis after a high fat meal in healthy boys.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2003, 88(12):5661-5667. [PubMed Abstract] [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
13. Morowitz H: Foundations of Bioenergetics.
New York: Academic Press; 1978. OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
14. Voet D, Voet JG: Fundamentals of Biochemistry. 3rd edition. New York: John Wiley and Sons; 2004. OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
15. Silva JE: The thermogenic effect of thyroid hormone and its clinical implications.
Ann Intern Med 2003, 139:205-13. [PubMed Abstract] [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1] [2]
16. Anthony JC, Anthony TG, Layman DK: Leucine supplementation enhances skeletal muscle recovery in rats following exercise.
J Nutr 1999, 129:1102-6. [PubMed Abstract] [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
17. Anthony JC, Anthony TG, Kimball SR, Jefferson LS: Signaling pathways involved in translational control of protein synthesis in skeletal muscle by leucine.
J Nutr 2001, 131:856S-860S. [PubMed Abstract] [Publisher Full Text] OpenURL
Return to citation in text: [1]
18. Layman DK: The role of leucine in we
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