Cultural experience in the Lepcha village

Experience the rich cultural heritage of Sikkim’s indigenous people, the Lepchas, and gain an insight into the rural way of life.

Half-day Lepcha cultural experience

• 40-minute optional nature and village walk through terraced rice fields and a Lepcha village, starting at Bamboo Retreat and ending at Lingdum Road.
• All transfers by local car as required
• Qualified guide throughout
• Traditional welcome ceremony by the village shaman with tea, millet beer and typical buckwheat snacks in a traditional Lepcha house

Full-day Lepcha cultural experience

• All services included in the half-day program
• Visit to a local school (depending on the season)
• Visit to the Buddhist village temple
• Lepcha cultural program with folk dances, songs and/or instrumental performances
• Ethnic Lepcha lunch
• Visit to the Lingdum Buddhist monastery

Note: Programs must be booked one day in advance and cannot be guaranteed at any time.