The star attraction of the Barsey Rhododentron sanctuary however, is the rhododendron. Out of the total 1000 or so varieties of this evergreen tree, 600 alone can be found at Barsey.

Just a small example of the rhododendrons that flower in this sanctuary. Can you imagine all the trees in yesterday's image covered in blooms of all colours?

Barsey, Sikkim, India. March 2016.

Sommet proche du Kanchenjunga au Sikkim.

D'après diapositive en novembre 1978.

Le Kangchenjunga altitude de 8 586 mètres, c'est le troisième plus haut sommet sur Terre, après l'Everest et le K2.

D'après diapositive.

Sikkim

Sikkim is a state in northeast India, bordered by Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal. Part of the Himalayas, the area has a dramatic landscape that includes India’s highest mountain, 8,586m Kangchenjunga. Sikkim is also home to glaciers, alpine meadows and thousands of varieties of wildflowers. Steep paths lead to hilltop Buddhist monasteries such as Pemayangtse, which dates to the early 1700s.

Nestled between the Kanchendzonga Biosphere Reserve on its north and the Singalila National Park on its South, the sanctuary stretches over an area of about 104 sq km on the Singalila range of the Eastern Himalayas in West Sikkim. Ranging from an altitude of about 7000 to 14000 feet, the flora of the sanctuary ranges from broadleaf and coniferous forests to alpine meadows.

Barsey was declared a protected sanctuary in 1996. Teeming with flora and fauna of numerous varieties, the star attraction of the sanctuary however, is the rhododendron. Out of the total 1000 or so varieties of this evergreen tree, 600 alone can be found at Barsey. Besides a variety of shrubs, the vegetation in Barsey is also dotted with oaks, bamboos, primulas, pine and magnolias.

The sanctuary is also home to several species of animals including the elusive red panda, the Himalayan black bear, leopards, palm civet, serow, crestless porcupine, Chinese pangolin, Assamese macaque and birds such as yellow-throated marten, crimson-horned pheasant and woodpeckers. (eSikkimTourism.in)

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We were just a little too early to enjoy the beauty of the blooming rhododendrons. Instead, we shivered in the misty morning as we searched for the completely elusive wildlife. We did find some birds and we had lunch at the dormitory-style hostel at the centre of the sanctuary. Although we did not find the Red Panda, it was a magical day in this beautiful place.

Barsey, Sikkim, India. March 2016.

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Took this photo on our way to Lachung from Gangtok.

An old shot, taken on 2008 when I visited Sikkim.

Banjhakri Falls, Gangtok, Sikkim - India

Sikkim is a state in northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to the Siliguri Corridor, which borders Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states. Situated in the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Wikipedia)

Yuksom is an historic town in the West Sikkim district of Sikkim. It was the first capital of Kingdom of Sikkim established in 1642 AD by Phuntsog Namgyal who was the first Chogyal (temporal and religious king) of Sikkim. (Wikipedia)

Incredibly beautiful, Sikkim is full of amazing mountain views. Steep, switchback roads too steep or narrow for buses and trucks connect the villages and towns. Farming and housing occurs on terraces cut into the mountain sides. The people are welcoming and the food is delicious.

Yuksom, Sikkim, India. March 2016.

Happy Earth Day-2017!! :-)

Pines,hills and mountains..Sikkim is so beautiful...faraway you can see the snow-capped Kanchendzonga ,the third highest mountain in the world..miss this place so much..

One of those days in Sikkim..on a sunny day!!

Happy weekend everybody! :)

Sikkim. Kanchenjunga.

This mountain peak has been considered the most beautiful in the world, not for this view ,but for the view of its northeast face ( www.caingram.com/India/Himalaya/sikkim_siniolchu_4w.jpg) as seen from the Greenlake in north Sikkim. Out of three main flanges two are visible in this pic.

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morning light falling on gorgeous mountains

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A pretty village, situated on both banks of the Lachung River, Lachung is an ideal place for nature lovers. Quiet, serene, beautiful, Lachung is everything that a visitor requires of a place. Lachung literally means ‘Small Pass’, which it indeed is as it is situated in the close proximity to Tibet border. The Lachung Gompa is the major attraction of the town, whereas, a short distance from here is Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary that is also a must see

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Taken on April 3, 2019

Location - Lachung, North Sikkim

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Lamuney ( 13650 ft. ), West Sikkim, on Goechala trek route.

Dans les rue de Gangtok capitale du Sikkim.

D'après diapositive en novembre 1978.

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Somewhere In between Lachen & Chungthang , North Sikkim

Taken on April 1, 2019

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On Djongri - Goechala trek route in Sikkim, India. Altitude 14100 ft.

Aurangabad Cave No 7 noteworthy rock sculptures

From Djongri Top ( 13,675 ft ), Sikkim, India.

A house with prayer flags in a remote corner of the beautiful state of Sikkim in north-east India.

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