I lived in Sikkim for 5 years and most of the sikkimese feel they are Indians. The tittle of this article is very misleading. To be honest its ridiculous to even talk like this. China and Sikkim has no history of being together , so I dont know how come the author has written such a stupid article
RE:What the hell is this
by AMIT on Jul 14, 2008 03:32 PM Permalink
MY SINCERE REQUEST TO REDIFF IS STOP PUBLISHING ARTICLES THAT ARE NOT WORTH A PENNY, WHICH FULE A SEPERATIST FEELING.PROMOTE ONE INDIA AND ONE NATION ARTICLES.
DONT PROMOTE REGIONALISM,CASTESIME OR OTHER FEELINGS.
RE:What the hell is this
by Bharat on Jul 14, 2008 03:39 PM Permalink
I think we are making our own meanings on the subject. Can we understand this in the context that, at first China is claiming Sikkim on regular basis, second most of the Indian don't know about the politics being played for sikkim at international level, third this article insists us to love, respect and involve these people in our day-to-day system as much as other Indians are involved.
RE:What the hell is this
by back bencher on Jul 14, 2008 03:23 PM Permalink
Baoji or bibiji, a headline is for making an article attractive enough to read. Your comments have made it a successful headline. It could be misleading alright but it compelled you to read and it's work is done. As for the piece, I agree, it is amatuerish. A diary of some sort. It doesn't reveal how one travels to Nathu La or where does one put up? Which is the best season to travel? How much does it cost? Do you get booze there etc? It could have been more informative.
RE:What the hell is this
by Sudharsan on Jul 14, 2008 03:45 PM Permalink
Stay in Gangtok and there is a process to file an application to climb further over to Tsongmo lake. You will need to book a local SUV. If you go through travel agents including stay in Gangtok, they will take care of the application which is verified by our Army post. Sikkim rum is very famous in the country so enjoy your drink there. Avoid drink when climbing up to Tsongmo. May is the best season to visit if you wanted to go up 14K feet than just stay in Gangtok and enjoy your rum ;-) Hope that helps.
