basket weaving at the farmhouse

"Bamboo baskets" an ethnic product of this part of the world.These sturdy baskets are used for carrying anything and everything.In some remote areas they are also used to transport patients and old people.Perfectly woven baskets using right kind of bamboos can last for years. however sad thing is that the art of weaving bamboo baskets is slowly dying with the introduction of cheap ready-made bags.

fishing at Reshi river...

Fishing has always been a thrill, and in Reshi river every visitor tries it out. However serious fishermen and those guests seeking a bit of adventure wait till it gets dark. As night falls they move out...become a part of the infinite darkness and cast their nets into the river for bounties.

our typical "mato ko chula"

"Mato ko Chula"...mud oven usually found in our villages. Wood is used as fuel. Believe it or not...food cooked in "daura"(wood) is tastier than that cooked in gas or kerosene.  Reshi Retreat & Farmhouse cooks food in this
mud oven...ever wondered why the food is so tasty???

STUDENTS TREKKING TOWARDS DAMSANG GARI- LAST LEPCHA FORT

"Damsang-gari" where the word "gari" means a fort. This fort was built by the last Lepcha chief Punu Gyabo Achuk. It is situated in the upper jungles of Pedong.Now only the ruins remain. Myth about this fort is that it is believed to be built in a single night with the help of supernatural powers.Surprised...beleive it!!!

the Reshi- Mudung river Confluence as seen from the Reshi Bridge