Sikkim Collection (page 3)

Bhutia man with long pigtail - Darjeeling
A Bhutia man with long pigtail. The Bhutia are ethnic Tibetans who speak a Tibetan dialect. Their ancestors migrated from Tibet to Sikkim, Darjeeling

Fire-tailed sunbird (Aethopyga ignicauda) perched on conifer. Sikkim, India

A Soldier of the Maharaja of Sikkim, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Soldier of the Maharaja of Sikkim, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

Two lamas of Sikkim in ceremonial dress, 1902. Artist: Johnson & Hoffman
Two lamas of Sikkim in ceremonial dress, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Two Sikkimese men, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

A Bhutia woman, c1910. The Bhutias are people of Tibetan origin who migrated to Sikkim and other parts of India and Bhutan some time after the 15th century

A portrait of Lepchas, West Bengal, India, c1910. The Lepcha are the aboriginal inhabitants of present day Sikkim. Many Lepcha are also found in western and southwestern Bhutan

Officers of the 15th Ludhiana Sikks, Indian army, India, 1922. Artist: Bourne and Shepherd
Officers of the 15th Ludhiana Sikks, Indian army, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Lamist priests of Sikkim wearing robes, Talung monastery, India, 1922. Artist: John Claude White
Lamist priests of Sikkim wearing robes, Talung monastery, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

The Ranee of Sikkim, 1889. A print from The Illustrated London News, (16 February 1889)

Mask of the War and Mountain God, Kangchendzonga, Sikkim, Himalaya

Drops of Life, 1924. Artist: Nicholas Roerich
Drops of Life, 1924. From the Sikkim series, Found in the collection of the Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York

India, Sikkim, Gangtok, Mahatma Gandi Marg - MG Marg, The main shopping street

TV tower at Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Tonnaja Travel Photography, 562575087

INDIA: GIRL, c1968. Portrait of a Nepali girl in Sikkim, India. Photograph by Alice S. Kandell, c1968

Lepcha (Sikkim), Nepalese and Bhutanese men

Bhutanese people at Sikkim, India. Date: circa 1890s

Waterfall beside the road to the north of Sikkim
Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains. The state is bordered by Nepal to the west, Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east

Gondola of a cable car and the town of Gangtok, aerial view, Sikkim, Himalayas, India

Sikkim, Gangtok. A monk holds graceful prayer beads at Rumtek Monastery, Gangtok, Sikkim

Bhutia Woman, Sikkim, India
A Woman from the ethnic Tibetan Bhutia tribe from Sikkim, a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. Date: circa 1908

Man of the Lepcha or Rong people, Sikkim, India
A man of the Lepcha or Rong people, also called Rongkup (the word Lepcha translates as " Children of the Rong" ) - the aboriginal people of Sikkim, India who number between 30, 000 and 50

City view, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Ganesh Tok, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Mahatma Gandhi Marg (MG Marg), the main shopping street, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Grand Durbar At Darjeeling, India: Return Visit Of The Lieut.-governor Of Bengal To The Rajah Of Sikkim At Le Bong; 1. W.l. Heeley, Esq. Inspector-general Of Jails. 2. Lt.-col. Newall

Prayer stones India, Sikkim. Prayer stones

Red letter box India, Sikkim. Red letter box

India, Sikkim, Gangtok, Ganesh Tok viewpoint, View of Kanchenjunga, Kangchendzonga range

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Sikkim, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of India's majestic Himalayas. From the awe-inspiring Padmasambhava statue at Kathok Wodsallin Gompa to the vibrant streets of Gangtok, this region is a treasure trove of cultural and natural wonders. Immerse yourself in spirituality as you witness the illuminated mandala at Rumtek Monastery, casting a spellbinding glow that seems to emanate from within. And don't miss out on the breathtaking view of Kangchenjunga, standing tall and proud against the backdrop of Darjeeling. In Yuksom (Yuksam), let your senses be captivated by the serene ambiance surrounding the Padmasambhava statue at Kathok Wodsallin Gompa. As you explore Northern Sikkim, feel like royalty while visiting The Maharajah Maharani and suite - an experience fit for kings and queens. Gangtok beckons with its charm, offering panoramic vistas of Kanchenjunga from Ganesh Tok. At Samdruptse in Namchi, marvel at yet another magnificent Padmasambhava statue that stands as a testament to faith and devotion. Witness monks engrossed in prayer at Rumtek Gompa or find solace amidst tranquility within Gurudwara Sahib Compound in Gangtok. And transport yourself back in time as you envision pre-1900 life on Teesta River ferry boats - an era long gone but not forgotten. Sikkim invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through its mystical landscapes and rich heritage. Let this captivating destination leave an indelible mark on your soul as it reveals its secrets one mesmerizing sight at a time.