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Chaang in Sikkin ...

Introduction
Chaang is a mild alcoholic fermented beverage that is popular in parts of eastern Himalayas. It is served in a homemade bamboo mug embellished with metal bands and an aluminum straw for drinking. Chaang have strong ritual importance among the various ethnic groups of people of the Sikkim Himalayas.

Geographical Prevelance
Chaang is consumed by ethnically Tibetan, Nepalese people and, to a lesser degree, by the neighboring nations of India and Bhutan. It is usually drunk at room temperature in summer, but is often served piping-hot in brass bowls or wooden mugs when the weather is colder.

Ingredients
Barley, millet (finger-millet) or rice grains are used to brew the drink. Semi-fermented seeds of millet are served, stuffed in a barrel of bamboo called a dhungro. Boiling water is then poured in and sipped through a narrow-bore bamboo tube called a pipsing. When the boiled barley has cooled, some yeast or dried barm is added and it is left to stand for two or three days when fermentation begins; this concoction is called glum. The barm consists of flour and, in Balti, often has ginger and aconite added to it. After fermentation is complete, water is added to the brew and is then ready for consumption.

Chaang in Pelling
Chaang is a very famous drink in Pelling as well. Pelling is famous for its panoramic view, it offers the entire mountain range including the mighty Khanchendzonga. Pemayangtse Monastery - One of the oldest Monasteries in the state. The Pemayangtse Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Pemayangtse, near Pelling in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, located 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Gangtok. Pelling has a good number of hotels and resorts to stay. One of the best heritage hotels in Pelling is The Elgin Mount Pandim Hotel which is created by the Royal Family of Sikkim and is very close to the Pemayangtse monastery. “Cherry Brandy” is also one of the famous drink at The Elign Mount Pandim Hotel which serves as a welcome drink. The hotel also provides spa in case you want to soothe those aching muscles after long drives on the mountain roads. The social activities in these regions require provision and consumption of appreciable amount of alcoholic beverages. Between local people of Sikkim, Chang is often offered during settlement of disputes.