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Trouble in Gangtok
A Puzzling Mystery Amidst the Himalayan Clouds
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Gangtokey Gandogol (গ্যাংটকে গন্ডগোল)
Originally in Bengali1970
Story #512 chapters87 pages1h 35min read
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About This Book
When detective Feluda and his companions arrive in the misty hills of Gangtok, an ordinary journey quickly turns into a web of intrigue. With enigmatic strangers on their flight and secrets clouding the landscape, Feluda must rely on his sharp intellect and keen observation to unravel a mystery that promises danger at every turn.
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Satyajit Ray
1921–1992
Satyajit Ray (1921–1992) was an influential Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator, born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. He was educated at Presidency College and later at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. Ray began his professional life as a commercial artist before moving into filmmaking, where he achieved international acclaim with films such as 'Pather Panchali.' Alongside his cinematic career, Ray made significant contributions to Bengali literature, particularly in the genre of detective and science fiction. His multifaceted talents extended to illustration, music composition, and magazine editing, making him a towering figure in twentieth-century Indian culture.
Places and Terms in this Book
Gangtok— The capital city of Sikkim, a northeastern Indian state in the Himalayas.
Sikkim— A small Indian state in the eastern Himalayas, known for its Tibetan cultural influence.
Bombay— The former name of Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, India.
Darjeeling— A hill station in West Bengal, India, famous for its tea gardens and scenic beauty.
Rumtek— A town near Gangtok, famous for its monastery and the Lama dance.
Kalimpong— A hill station in West Bengal, near Darjeeling and Sikkim, mentioned as a destination of Dr Vaidya.
Vocabulary
dak bungalow— A colonial-era rest house or guesthouse for travelers, often used by government officials in India.
gumpha— A gumpha (plural: gumphas) is a Buddhist monastery, especially in the Himalayan regions, serving as a center for religious practice and community life.
Yamantak— A fierce deity in Tibetan Buddhism, depicted with multiple heads and arms.
chowkidar— A watchman or caretaker, typically employed to look after property or buildings.
jeep— A type of rugged vehicle commonly used in hilly regions of India.
paan— A preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut and sometimes tobacco, chewed as a stimulant and mouth freshener.
