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Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary

Perched at an altitude of 10,000 ft, Barsey is best known for the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, a paradise for nature lovers. The sanctuary itself is a part of the West Sikkim and quite easy to access through road via Hilley, Dentam/Soreng from Geyzing. However, if you are planning a nice trekking trip, the idea is simply spectacular. The trail is enriched with varied flora and raw nature and proceeds from Hilley up the hill. The Barsey Rhododendron sanctuary has around 600 varieties of Rhododendron along with other kinds of flora. Sprawled across an area of 104 sq. km, the place is renowned for being home to Red Panda and Black Bear, the rare Himalayan species. Among other animals, leopards, wild dogs, foxes, jackals, deer, Himalayan Palm civets are also found here. Nestled in the Singalila Range, the natural border with Nepal, the Rhododendron Sanctuary is perfect for those seeking solitude, a connection with nature and some adventure. Read More

Biksthang, also famous as Mangalbaray and Chuchen, is a small farmhouse in the Pelling district of Sikkim. It is popular for having a beautiful environment, including the picturesque view of the Himalayas. Being situated at a great height, Biksthang Heritage Farmhouse provides an amazing glimpse of the majestic Himalayas. It is believed to be one of the most serene destinations of Sikkim and is the perfect holiday destination for those wishing to just relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. The small perfect village of Biksthang, is at a distance of 119 kms from Gangtok in West Sikkim. Positioned amidst beautiful sceneries and surrounded by majestic mountains, it has a stunning view of Mt. Kanchenjungha. The farmhouse directly faces Ghangchhen mZho Nga (Khangchendzogna), the guardian God of Sikkim, which is the source of five treasures, symbolized by the five peaks of Mt Khangchendzogna, Mt. Gabur Gangtsen (Kabru), Mt. Pandim, Mt. Narsing and Mt. Simvo. Biksthang is also famous as a bird watching hot spot. Its divine wilderness and pleasant climate offer a scenic view well-suited to shelter nature loves as well as world-weary tourists. Read More

One of the few unexplored villages in Sikkim, Darap has retained the pristine nature of its flora and fauna over the years. It is situated at an altitude of 1600 m and the temperature here ranges from -5 to 28 degrees. This village is in the interiors of the Himalayan belt and only recently was it discovered and prepared for tourism. The local people known as Limboos have preserved their rich culture and traditions since ages and are extremely welcoming by nature. There are a lot of tourist-related activities that can be done in Darap village like trekking, traditional house visits, handicraft making, bird-watching and visiting the caves at Kanchenjunga National Park etc. Read More

Also called the Yuksom Monastery, the Dubdi Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Located in the Yuksom Valley, in the Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim, it was established in the year 1701 and hence is one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim. Sitting quaintly on a hilltop, around 1-hour walk from Yuksom, the Dubdi Monastery is also sometimes called as "Hermit's Cell".

Nestled at an altitude of 4,200 m, Dzongri Trek serves as one of the most popular high altitude trek destination in Sikkim that can be completed in a short time. The trek offers some enchanting sights while hiking through the fascinating trail comprising of varied terrains, from patches of land streaked with green and gold and lush green meadows to dense forest and mighty peaks covered in snow. Being a shorter version of Goecha La Trek, this particular trek commences from Yuksam and ends at Yuksam within a span of 5 days. The delightful sight of Sikkim and Darjeeling region from the height is unparallel as is the captivating picturesque views of gorgeous valleys, plantations and mountain peaks. The sight of 14 or so, pristine white peaks flanking Dzongri are spell bounding, especially the majestic Kanchenjunga Peak. This type of trek is for those seeking to explore more in short amount of time and Dzongri Trek stands well up to the task. Read More

The capital city of the West Sikkim District, Geyzing, also known as Gyalshing is located at an altitude of 6,500 feet above the sea level with lofty and majestic mountains of the Himalayan range surrounding the city. The river Rangeet surges in the western part of the city. Keeping aside the scenic beauty of the nature that can be seen in Geyzing; the many monasteries situated here make it a major tourist attraction. Geyzing is one of the major towns in West District of Sikkim as well as the district headquarter. The town is also famous as Gyalshing among the local people and is located at a distance of 10km from Pelling. With the increase in the number of tourists travelling here every year, Geyzing has become a tourist hotspot and it is the main trading and commercial town of this region too. Yangtey, a hilltop which is a few kms away from here, is sited on top of a cliff and offers a beautiful scenic view. Straight down is the river Rangeet and up ahead you can see the marvellous Kanchenjunga Mountains. Apart from its natural picturesque beauty, Geyzing is also famous for the monasteries which are visited by several Buddhist pilgrims. Read More

Glass Skywalk, Pelling

The Glass Skywalk is India’s first ever skywalk, set in the picturesque town of Pelling in Northeast Sikkim. Built at an astounding height of 7200 feet, this colossal structure allows tourists to look down several thousand feet in the air, from the peak to the very bottom of mountains. The Glass Skywalk is not for the fainthearted, or for people with vertigo as walking on transparent glass at such heights can be spine-chilling!. The Pelling skywalk is a transparent foot-over bridge made out of glass that is suspended hundreds of feet in the air. Since its inauguration in November 2018, the skywalk has become a major hub of tourists owing to the odd concoction of thrill and peace that it has to offer. There are several attractions that can be viewed from over the bridge including waterfalls, lush forests and monasteries. It is located adjacent to the marvelous statue of Chenrezig, which is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. The skywalk overlooks the magnificent Kanchenjunga, as well as the Teesta and Rangit rivers, which flow alongside adding another dimension to the serenity of the place. Read More

Goecha La is a high mountain pass located at a height of 4,940 m and acts as the base camp for the southeast face of Kanchenjunga. This place can only be accessed by trekking from Yuksom and it roughly takes 7-8 days for a person to reach Goecha La and come back to Yuksom. The area is accessible only after proper permits are granted.

Named after the third highest mountain peak in the world, and nestled in the lap of the mighty Himalayas in North of Sikkim is the Kanchenjunga National Park. Included recently in UNESCO's world heritage sites, it is a rare high altitude national park and the first "Mixed-Heritage" site of the country. Also spelt as Khangchendzonga National Park, at an elevation of 8586 meters, it lies partly in Nepal and partly in Sikkim. Unique in biodiversity, this place is a paradise for trekking with a diverse landscape and breathtaking views. The park, situated in the beautiful state of Sikkim, is sprawled across a vast area of 850 sq km and is home to most endemic and rare species of flora and fauna including the Snow Leopard and Himalayan Tahr. With the varying elevation of 1,829 m to over 8,550 m, the Kanchenjunga National Park adjoins Qomolangma National Nature Preserve in Tibet and Kanchenjunga Conservation Area in Nepal. There are numerous glaciers inside the national park with the Zemu glacier being the most significant one with an extravagant length of twenty-six kilometres. Read More

Kasturi trek is a round trek passing Goecha la pass and offers extraordinary panaromic mountain views. The Trek starts from Yuksom and goes up to Goecha La, the highest point of this trek. From here, you can see the stunning view of Talung Glacier and Mt Kanchenjunga. The views are simply amazing and captivating. From green meadows to shiny glaciers, the Kasturi Trek is a trekker's haven.