It gives me great pleasure to report that we will be featuring articles and essays by Dr. Sonam B. Wangyal.

Dr. Wangyal is the author of two books about the Darjeeling Hills: ‘Sikkim and Darjeeling: Division and Deception’ (2002, KMT Press, Bhutan) and ‘Footprints in the Himalayas: People, Places and Practices‘ (2006, KMT Press, Bhutan). In addition he has contributed numerous articles in various publications such as Himal, The Statesman and Himalayan Times (Kalimpong). He has a vast and probably unparalleled knowledge about the culture, traditions and history of our region including languages, customs, religion and personalities.

Dr. Wangyal’s writing is most informative and a must read for all of us associated with Kalimpong and the Darjeeling hills, and we are indeed very fortunate that he has graciously agreed to the posting (or reposting) of his writings here.

I am sure all readers will enjoy these articles and again I encourage you to participate by contributing with your comments and opinions, hopefully leading to lively and productive debate and discussion.

Thank You

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