High up among the clouds in the Himalayas, amidst the abode of Gods, legend says that there was a country known as 'Mayel'. And there lived a tribe of simple folk who called themselves `Mu-Tanchi-Rong Kup`, meaning `the mother's loved ones.`
The Rongs popularly known as the Lepchas live here. The word Lepcha, or Lapche means the people of vile speech and was a contemptuous appellation given to this tribe by the dominant Nepalese. Amidst the idyllic backdrop of Mount Kenchenjungha, this tribe has managed to create a perfect harmony with nature. This unexplored, uncharted territory inhabited by the amiable, peace-loving people is a must visit.
The Rongs popularly known as the Lepchas live here. The word Lepcha, or Lapche means the people of vile speech and was a contemptuous appellation given to this tribe by the dominant Nepalese. Amidst the idyllic backdrop of Mount Kenchenjungha, this tribe has managed to create a perfect harmony with nature. This unexplored, uncharted territory inhabited by the amiable, peace-loving people is a must visit.
