The publication titled ‘Rhododendrons of Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalaya- An Illustrated Account’ lists 45 taxa of rhododendrons (36 species, 1 subspecies, 1 variety, and 7 natural hybrids).

NO section of the Himalaya is more fully-known than Sikkim; Kashmir even has not been more assiduously investigated. The information regarding Sikkim is important for two reasons. This country ...

AsiaNews publishes the testimonial of Mgr Stephen Lepcha, bishop of Darjeeling, one of the areas hit by Sunday’s quake. For the prelate, that day “will never be forgotten”. Catholic ...

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) trains are likely to chug along ... The Centre has also decided to widen NH10 which connects Sikkim with Siliguri, apart from coming up with an alternative bridge to ...