MEET AUTHOR STEPHEN ALTER AT THE SIKKIM ARTS & LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2026

American author Stephen Alter, born and raised in Mussoorie, is bringing his Himalayan perspective to Gangtok for the Sikkim Arts & Literature Festival 2026. 🔥 Known for exploring the mountains’ wildlife, folklore and culture, Alter is the author of Wild Himalaya, which won the 2020 Banff Mountain Book Award in the Mountain Environment and Natural History category. His writing offers readers a closer look at the landscapes and lives that make the Himalayas extraordinary. At SALF 2026, he will join Prajwal Parajuly and Chuden Kabimo for “These Hills Called Home,” in conversation with Sharda Chhetri—one of 20+ sessions across the three-day festival. Join the conversations from 28–30 October 2026 at The Ridge Park, Gangtok. Registration is free through the link in @sikkimartslitfest’s Instagram bio. #SikkimHype #SikkimEvents #SALF2026