JYAKRIS
OF SIKKIM Duration:
10 days Season:
Throughout the year
Cost ( per person
per day) : Moderate
- US $ 50 /
Standard - US $
75 ( for a group of 4 person and more.)
The shamans
or the faith healers known as
Jyakris (local witch doctor) are still believed by the people
especially in rural areas in Sikkim. The Jyakris performs elaborated
ceremonies according to the situation. One of their most colourful
rituals is Guru Puja performed on full moon day of -. During this
festival they gather in certain places to perform special dances to
worship of the nature. This tour offers an in-depth study in the
lifestyle of Jyakris.
Jyakris (local witch doctor) are still believed by the people
especially in rural areas in Sikkim. The Jyakris performs elaborated
ceremonies according to the situation. One of their most colourful
rituals is Guru Puja performed on full moon day of -. During this
festival they gather in certain places to perform special dances to
worship of the nature. This tour offers an in-depth study in the
lifestyle of Jyakris. 