Contents
Preface
SIKKIM
I The Land and the People
Lamaism
The Monasteries
Gangtok, the Capital
II Early History
III The Nineteenth Century
IV Recent Decades
The Treaty with India and thereafter
V Natural Resources and Development
Programmes for the development of Sikkim
VI Government and Administration
Political Parties
India’s Special Responsibilities
VII The Road Ahead
BHUTAN
VIII The Land and the People
Geographical Features
IX Early History
X The British Period
XI Since India’s Independence
XII Relations with Northern Neighbours
XIII More about the People
Religion
Form of Dress
Food and Beverages
Births, Marriages and Deaths
The System of Labour
Arts and Crafts
Music and Dance
Other Popular Customs
XIV The Government and General Administration
The Judicial System
Revenue Administration
Education
Public Health
Communications
The Armed Forces
Currency and Postage
Trade
Some Random Observations by the Author
XV Natural Resources and Development Programmes
Development Programmes
XVI Perspective
Appendices
Bibliography
Index