Bird species found in the park include wood snipe and hoarythroated barwing. The red panda team is currently working in barsey rhododendron sanctuary, western sikkim. However, if you are planning a nice trekking trip, the idea is simply spectacular. However, the next morning brought blue skies and butterflies. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. List of wildlife sanctuaries in india pdf 2019 state. Flora and fauna in varsey rhododendron sanctuary the varsey sanctuary is a home to several species of. Trekking through the barsey rhododendron sanctuary in. It is reach in biodiversity with different species of flora and fauna.
The brilliant white and pink flowers add a stark contrast. We can begin a trek here for the upper areas of the langtang valley. The vegetation map prepared through digital interpretation of satellite imagery was subjected to landscape analysis and assessment of biotic disturbance in. Though there is a huge concentration of rhododendron trees in the sanctuary, all dont bloom every year. Media in category varsey rhododendron sanctuary the following files are in this category, out of total. Singba rhododendron sanctuary is situated in the yumthang valley, which sprawls in north of lachung in north sikkim.
Shingba rhododendron sanctuary is a nature park, which houses some 40 different species of rhododendron trees. In many regions, however, such knowledge is underutilized due to its oftenfragmented record in disparate sources. Things to do barsey rhododendron sanctuary, pelling, sikkim. The barsey rhododendron sanctuary that blooms during the months of march and april add to the splendid magnificence of this region. Dear followers, as we know how important this static general knowledge for all competitive exams such as upsc, ssc and other state level competitive exams.
Barsey rhododendron sanctuary, west sikkim overview. Uttarey to barsey round trek black yak expeditions. There are around 40 different species of rhododendrons that lends the park a colorful look during the spring season. The climate is wet and cold favoring the spread of the dominant genus rhododendron. For example, barsey rhododendron wildlife sanctuary conserves only 8% of top conservation value areas under both current and future climate conditions, while shingba rhododendron wildlife sanctuary conserves only 3% and 0. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Identifying conservation priorities for plant species in. Nine species of rhododendron can be seen in this region. India, the land of the majestic tiger, humungous elephant, beautiful peacock and gigantic rhinoceros, is a natural habitat to a variety of wild animals and birds. Integrating ethnobiological knowledge into biodiversity. The area is surrounded by rhododendron forests, hanging mosses and a wide verity of rare. The 104 sq km area around barsey was declared a protected sanctuary in 1996. The sanctuary is part of the sacred himalayan landscape. Since the 4km trek from sombaria to barsey, the first campsite, was quite popular, the paved trail had a constant flow of walkers.
Post breakfast, trek through the captivating trails of barsey. Enroutewe get the very beautiful and soft trekking trail walking towards barsey which is a famous for rhododendron and one of the beautiful camp with the panoramic view of mt. The varsey rhododendron sanctuary or barsey rhododendron sanctuary occupies 104 km 2 in the singalila range in western sikkim. Please consult government travel advisories before. Visit varsey rhododendron sanctuary on your trip to west. Hilley barsey rhododendron sanctuary trek 2020 himalaya. The sanctuary receives an annual precipitation of 250 cm. To see the spring bloom, march and april are the best months to visit barsey rhododendron sanctuary. The sanctuary is set at about 0 ft asl and spread over 104 sq km. The paper presents a geospatial modeling approach for the assessment of plant richness in barsey rhododendron sanctuary in sikkim.
April and may observe the sanctuary blooming with rhododendron flowers. Me and my friend traveled to this place during 1st week of march 2014. Pdf records of small carnivores in barsey rhododendron. Challenges for conservation and livelihood security in. The upper ridges in the sanctuary receive regular snowfall during winter between december and february. A recent survey conducted by the sikkim forest department and the world wildlife fund has revealed that there are around 300 red pandas in the state. Shingba rhododendron sanctuary gangtok 2020 all you. The khangchendzonga national park and the shingba wildlife sanctuary are the major wildlife attractions in the north sikkim. July is the wettest month, with the average annual precipitation being in excess of 250 cm.
The wildlife sanctuaries and national parks spread across the country present wildlife lovers an opportunity. Varsey rhododendron sanctuary west sikkim 2020 all you. Surrounded by scenic mountain ranges and the charming yumthang chu river flowing through the valley, the sanctuary has a breathtaking landscape. Barsey rhododendron wildlife sanctuary sikkim trek holidify. It is one of the secluded region, located at an elevation of 2,980 m. This oneday trek through sikkims rhododendron sanctuary is. The project, that started in 2008, was conducted in pangolakha wildlife sanctuary in east sikkim and barsey rhododendron sanctuary in the west district and is the first census on the animals. Today we trek down to barsey and would enter the barsey rhododendron sanctuary which is sandwiched between singalila national park in south and khangchendzonga biosphere reserve in north. Surrounded by beautiful mountainscape, club mahindra baiguney offers breathtaking views of the rangeet river. Hilley to barsey the stay is 4 km only and it is a soft trail between the reds, pinks, yelliws, greens. Varsey rhododendron sanctuary west sikkim tripadvisor. Rhododendron trek a trek adorned with beautiful resplendent flowers of. Hood scenic byway on a 19thcentury pioneer wagon route, rhododendron nestles into the western flank of the craggy peak.
Map of sikkim showing khangchendzonga biosphere reserve and. Singalila range trekking itinerary barsey rhododendron trek. From hilley one can take a 4 km trek through a path shaded by different species of rhododendron. Barsey rhododendron sanctuary ajtjohnsingh p1020150. Map showing the location of varsey rhododendron sanctuary. Shingba rhododendron sanctuary is a nature park in the indian state of sikkim.
It falls in the singalila range and is a part of the singalila ridge trek route. During the months of march and april, we find many rhododendrons in bloom and is. A quechua arpenaz 2 xl tent pitched near varshe trekkers hut. Varsey welcome to the official web portal of sikkim tourism.
Location map of study area showing digital elevation model of the study area with protected area boundaries brs barsey rhododendron sanctuary, fws fambong lho wildlife sanctuary, kbr khangchendzonga biosphere reserve, mws maenam wildlife sanctuary and pws pangolakha wildlife sanctuary. Next morning after our breakfast we proceed for hilley the gate of barsey rhododendron sanctuary. Geospatial modeling of plant richness in barsey rhododendron. We want to barsey in the middle of february, which is. Candidates have to prepare on all the important topics of static gk to score high marks in this general awareness section.
The trek is a chance to burn off years of accumulated fat. Near hilley, in west sikkim is the varsey rhododendron sanctuary. The sanctuary is bordered with high rugged chubasagochen mountain ranges on the east and chomzomei tso extending upto lava pass on. The thick jungle trail is full of wildlife like leopards, wild boars and red pandas to name a few and there are numerous variety. Situated at an altitude of 3,300 meters, this is an ideal place for short to medium distance treks. The varsey rhododendron sanctuary or barsey rhododendron sanctuary occupies 104 km2 in the singalila range in western sikkim. First survey on red panda reports say around 300 animals. The reaches above 2500m receive regular snowfall in winter. The barsey rhododendron sanctuary spans over the razor sharp singalila range. You may have heard that the views of kanchendzongha is breathtaking from barsey. Over at okhrey we have stayed at a small cosy accommodation named sherpa lodge.
The sanctuarys information guide is a useful, printed summary of everything a visitor needs to know to make utilising the sanctuary hasslefree, safe and hospitable, all in accordance with the low impact, conservationfriendly mandate that underpins the values of the sanctuary. It was found that the sanctuary is dominated by east himalayan moist temperate forest 55. An easy four kms trek from there takes one up to the varsey rhododendrom sanctuary. Barsey rhododendron sanctuary in west sikkim esikkim tourism. West sikkim map tourism map of west sikkim in india. The approximately 4 kms long one way trail is a feast for the eyes with blooming rhododendrons blloming all ariund with different colour and variety.
Countryterritory site name iba criteria final code. Perched at an altitude of 10,000 ft, barsey is best known for the barsey rhododendron sanctuary, a paradise for nature lovers. An easy 4 km trek from there takes one up to the barsey rhododendron sanctuary. It borders on nepal to the west, and on the state of west bengal to the south across the rambong khola stream. Teeming with flora and fauna of numerous varieties, the star attraction of the sanctuary however, is the rhododendron. The sanctuary also borders west bengal in the south by the rambong khola stream. Media in category wildlife sanctuaries of sikkim this category contains only the following file. Famous wildlife sanctuaries in india explore indian wildlife.
The wet months are best to be avoided as the damp forest houses numerous leech colonies and its not a pleasant experience. You can fly into a nearby city and come here using another method of transportation. It is situated in the famous yumthang valley in north sikkim. Map view for west sikkim, read about upcoming events in west sikkim, sikkim. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. The team has again found evidence of red panda, including 1 sighting, and 2 photos taken by camera traps installed to assess the density of red panda in the sanctuary. The sanctuary is at a distance of about 7 hours from gangtok. Achanakmar wildlife sanctuary and maniyari reservoir. It is located in the yumthang valley of flowers north of lachung in north sikkim district.
The barsey rhododendron sanctuary close from border with west bengal and nepal also 104 sq km spread rhododendron sanctuary there offer you impressive views of high mountain from sikkim, nepal, and bhutan range. Barsey rhododendron trek also known as sikkim rhododendron trek it is wildlife sanctuary in west sikkim. Sandwiched between the singalila national park in the south and khangchendzonga biosphere reserve in the north, this small 104sqkm sanctuary is at an altitude of 10,000 ft and supports a wide variety of biodiversity. The barsey rhododendron sanctuary is situated in west sikkim. One can also trek from soreng and dentam in west sikkim. Shingba rhododendron sanctuary is one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in sikkim. The varsey rhododendron sanctuary or barsey rhododendron sanctuary is situated in the singalila range in western part of the indian state of sikkim.
Trek through the pink blossoms at the barsey rhododendron. Varsey rhododendron sanctuary west sikkim 2020 what to. Out of the total or so varieties of this evergreen tree, 600 alone can be found at barsey. The varsey rhododendron sanctuary or barsey rhododendron sanctuary is situated in west sikkim in singalila range bordering nepal. The wild rosebay rhododendrons surround almost every inch of the trail, towering up to 30 feet above the forest floor. Vershey is a small rhododendron sanctuary on the singalila ridge with exotic views of snow peaks of khangchendzonga range.
Activities such as trekking, paragliding and river rafting can be arranged. Rhododendron sanctuary of pachaug trails of freedom. The sanctuary itself is a part of the west sikkim and quite easy to access through road via hilley, dentamsoreng from geyzing. May sees a little blossom and june through september experiences rainfall. Topographical influence on recent deforestation and. The varsey sanctuary can be reached from hilley, dentam and soreng 2550 kms from pelling. There were three people on this trek through barsey rhododendron sanctuary in west sikkim and it took seven hours to drive the 165 km to the familyrun sherpa lodge in the little village of okhrey. Any comprehension is inadequate for its breathtaking beauty. But from the end of june through midjuly, while the rhododendrons are in full bloom, this sanctuary trail is hands down one of the best excursions pachaug has to offer. Biocultural knowledge provides valuable insight into ecological processes, and can guide conservation practitioners in local contexts. Trekking through the barsey rhododendron sanctuary in sikkim. With easy access to outdoor pursuits yearround, rhododendron exudes the warmth of a friendly alpine town. If you travel to india, visiting west sikkim is a good choice west sikkim does not have civilian airport.
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