A historic view on the human ecology of sikkim; the culture and structure of local ecosystems, human ecosystems, various richness of human ecosystems, monasteries and the monastic architecture, customs and their eco-biological significances, spirit possession, shamans and Jhakis, ethno-botany and adaptations. A complete guide to the tourist industry policy makers and scholars.

About the Author
Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip Singh Gulia (Retd.) was commissioned in the sikh Regiment. He retired as Additional General officer Commanding of a Mountain Divison.

Table of Contents
List of maps, tables and figures Preface Acknowledgements Introduction The Study Area, Terrain Profile and Geographical Mosaic of Sikkim Realms of Spititual Ecology in Upper Rangit Basin Upper Rangit Basin : Aspects of Cultural Ecology Ethnobotany of Upper Rangit Basin : Some Case Studies Upper Rangit Basin : Human Ecology of Eco-Tourism Understanding Human Ecology of Upper Rangit Basin: Some Reflections on The Peoples Psyche Conclusion Bibliography Index