Diwali or Deepavali is also called as “Festival of Lights”.  During this day hundreds and thousands of small oil lamps or diyas are lighted by many households across India. The burning of these oil lamps of diyas are considered to be the lighted pathway of a person’s expression of happiness and also a manner of paying obeisance to God, the Supreme power for attainment of health, prosperity, knowledge, financial security and peace in one’s life.

Cycling at Phensang Monastery! Kids trying their level best to maintain the balance.

Captured a kid trying to fish and play in the water body located near seven sister waterfall.

Lingdum Monastery shelters almost 300 monks, they largely come from Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and other places.

Chinese army personnel at Nathula. The Nathula border consists of a simple barbed wire fence without a no man’s land.

We hired a Chevrolet Tavera for Rs 2200/- from Airport Pre-Paid Taxi service.

Generally the road to Gangtok is pretty smooth and metallic, one might face few bad patches. Or you might notice such interesting maneuvers on road!

New Market, is situated at Lindsay Street. Technically, this is an enclosed market but today in local parlance the entire Lindsay Street shopping area is often known as New Market. With toys being sold on street and cars acting as temporary placeholder for them.

Cricket is in blood of Mumbaites

Beetle my best friend, is always ready to pose for camera.

Sunset at Marine Drive, Nariman Point. Evenings are always crowded with people eager for a glimpse of sunset.