Tourism
Village tourism in Sikkim is a booming industry and the local community strives to manage it in an manner that is environmentally, culturally and socially responsible. The local community is at the centre of the planning, implementation and monitoring processes. This local involvement assists in the conservation of the areas natural and cultural resources.
Local educated but unemployed youth have organised themselves into the Darap Eco-Tourism Committee. The Darap Eco-Tourism Committee is a local community based organisation leading the village community in matters related to tourism development. The committee aims to ensure the development of sustainable tourism in the village. It has its own tourism office at Darap. Formed in 2005 the objectives are to build awareness about natural and cultural resources and to mobilise the villagers in tourism and conservation activities.
to gangtok
Jeeps are available at Father Travels at 7AM Mr. Kancha Daju's Vehicle and also at 12 noon.
culture
The Limboo indigenous people are by nature physically strong, open hearted and independent people. Limboo has several sub castes or clans including Khamdhak, Muringla, Tamling, Lingden and Pegha.
About 95% of the people live by subsistence farming activities. The are is sparsely populated and the people live in houses scattered across the terrain of the Himalayas. Agriculture is the paramount occupation of the villagers. The main crops cultivated are cardamom, maize, millet, paddy, wheat and buckwheat.
The small castle like local houses are the typical traditional architecture of the Limboo people and have a large courtyard, unique balconies and beautiful galleries.
music and dances
Folk songs and dances of the Limbo tribe are rich and energetic. The traditional Limbo dance and song with the âChabb-rungâ drum is performed during festivals and other important occasions. The Limbo men wear Po-hok-ma and â'Sumba'â. This is slightly similar to the Daura Suruwal Nepali dress. The women wear an ankle length dress Sim and Hambari, which is usually bright in colour and made from a finely woven fabric with traditional patterns.
arts and crafts
The region produces local handicrafts items made from wood, wool and bamboo.