Kabi Lungtsok, Gangtok

Kabi Lungtsok is a historic place, located on the North Sikkim Highway, 17 km away from Gangtok. The place is renowned for it is here the treaty of 'blood and brotherhood' between the Lepcha (the ethnic trials of the state of Sikkim) and Bhutia (the ethnic Tibetans) chiefs was signed.

The particular site where the treaty was signed has been marked with stone pillars and every year, a ritual is performed at Kabi, in commemoration of this friendship treaty. The treaty was signed by Khye Bumsa – the Tibetan king who represented Bhutias and Thekong Tek – the chief of Lepchas.

Originally, Lepchas are known to be the ethic tribal people of Sikkim, who have been renowned for their simple lifestyle and humble behaviour and led their lives practicing shifting cultivation in Sikkim. They also elected their own leader and lived their lives following his rules and instructions.

However, eventually, some Tibetans began migrating in large numbers to Sikkim and even started occupying those lands that were not officially owned by the Lepchas. They even successfully converted a few Lepchas to Buddhism for the Bhutias were strong followers of Buddhism.

However, in order to end all these issues and improvise the relation between both communities, a treaty was signed in between heads of both the communities. During the occasion, Khyme Bumsa took an oath saying he 'would not discriminate his newly acquired Lepcha subjects'. Thus, Kabi became the destination symbolizing friendship between Lepchas and Bhutias.

Kabi is a very scenic spot full of beautiful sceneries, waterfalls, dense forests and historical sites. It also is home to some very attractive flora and fauna.