CHAPTER XVIII.

Arrangements for second journey into Sikkim -- Opposition of Dewan --

Lassoo Kajee -- Tendong -- Legend of flood -- Lama of Silok-foke --

Namtchi -- Tchebu Lama -- Top of Tendong -- Gigantic oak -- Plants --

Teesta valley -- Commencement of rains -- Bhomsong -- Ascent to

Lathiang -- View -- Bad road -- Orchids -- Gorh -- Opposition of Lama

-- Arrival of Meepo -- Cross Teesta -- Difficulties of travelling --

Lepchas swimming -- Moxa for sprains -- Singtam -- Grandeur of view

of Kinchinjunga -- Wild men -- Singtam Soubah -- Landslips -- Bees'

nests and honey-seekers -- Leeches, etc. -- Chakoong -- Vegetation --

Gravel terraces -- Unpleasant effects of wormwood -- Choongtam,

scenery and vegetation of -- Inhabitants -- Tibetan salute -- Lamas

-- Difficulty of procuring food -- Contrast of vegetation of inner

and outer Himalaya -- Rhododendrons -- Yew -- _Abies Brunoniana_ --

Venomous snakes -- Hornets and other insects -- Choongtam temple --

Pictures of Lhassa -- Minerals -- Scenery.

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