by Helen | Aug 21, 2018 | english
Northeast India with fascinating visits to the tribal festivals! INDIA, aromas of spices, colorful saris, majestic mountains, everybody has their own imagination of the country. India isn’t only a huge country but also a very diverse country. An old Indian proverb...
by Helen | Jun 26, 2018 | english
Gundruk and Sinki Whether its soup or pickle, Gundruk is always inviting and pleasant in taste. One can sense the hard work, endurance and efforts put by Himalayan people especially women to prepare Gundruk; an accommodating mineral source during the off-season when...
by Helen | Jun 26, 2018 | english
And how we use permaculture in our garden at the Bamboo Retreat Hotel in Sikkim, India In China they say, life begins with the day you build a garden. That sounds like a good way to start the day since every morning the team of the Bamboo Retreat Hotel in Sikkim,...
by Helen | May 28, 2018 | english
Stevia, the natural sweetener in the Bamboo Retreat Hotel, Sikkim Here at the Bamboo Retreat Hotel, which is located in Sikkim, in the beautiful hills of the Himalaya, we try to involve as much as possible of the unique and wonderful nature. We grow vegetables and...
by Helen | Apr 12, 2018 | english
East Sikkim: Tsogmo lake & Baba Mandir Every time my vehicle took a sharp turn, the best glimpse of nature’s beauty stirred a thrill and excitement in me. The adventurous route with well-built steep roads (except few bumpy encounters) made our journey full of...
by Helen | Apr 12, 2018 | english
If only I had known how to rhyme, I would have written a poem on this bewitching herbal tea served in exquisite ceramic mug carved with Tibetan art. Fresh Herbal Tea – what a treat! Oh! The aroma is so enticing, I couldn’t resist the temptation of a whole teapot...
