Himalayan Journals — Volume 2: Or, Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc.

Hooker, Joseph Dalton · 1911

Arrangements for second journey into Sikkim -- Opposition of Dewan -- Lassoo Kajee -- Tendong -- Legend of flood -- Lama of Silok-foke -- Namtchi -- Tchebu Lama -- Top of Tendong -- Gigantic oak -- Plants -- Teesta valley -- Commencement of rains -- Bhomsong -- Ascent to Lathiang -- View -- Bad road -- Orchids -- Gorh -- Opposition of Lama -- Arrival of Meepo -- Cross Teesta -- Difficulties of travelling -- Lepchas swimming -- Moxa for sprains -- Singtam -- Grandeur of view of Kinchinjunga -- Wild men -- Singtam Soubah -- Landslips -- Bees' nests and honey-seekers -- Leeches, etc. -- Chakoong -- Vegetation -- Gravel terraces -- Unpleasant effects of wormwood -- Choongtam, scenery and vegetat…

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