Articles related to "Sikkim"

The most prominent British botanist of the 19th century, Joseph Dalton Hooker travelled to Sikkim, India and was responsible for the rhododendron craze in England.

Some of the best botanical paintings of the Himalayan rhododendrons were produced in the 19th century by Walter Fitch and Joseph Hooker.

Summer heat starts to build up in India in March, and in April and May many areas are unbearably hot. So where to go to cool down in India?

A country as large as India cannot be explored adequately within a few weeks. Here are some places you shouldn't miss if your time is limited to a month or less.

Places to see in North India include mountains, deserts, holy cities by the sacred river Ganges and stunning architecture from the Taj Mahal to the Golden Temple.

Planning what to see on a trip to India can be a daunting experience especially when you have to choose between the south, north, the east or the west.

With his Indian Idol win of 2007, Prashant Tamang has given a new voice to the Nepali speaking people of West Bengal who are now increasingly calling for their own state.

The online resources of Kew Gardens, the RHS and the Natural History Museum offer unique examples of botanical art.

The monsoon season starts in India in early June, but with some careful planning it is still possible (and maybe cheaper) to travel in India during the rainy months.

Everyone has heard of the giant panda bear. The San Diego Zoo plasters the animal's face all over its promotional materials. But how many have heard of the red panda?