Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary

This Rhododendron Sanctuary lies in the West corner of Sikkim.Mountains scarred by landslides suggest that development activities are taking a toll on the environment and the flora and fauna are definitely being affected. The loss of topsoil, soil instability, degeneration of agriculture land and shrinking of catchment areas of the rivers are issues that are cause for concern. The alpine areas of Sikkim in particular which look so powerfully big and formidable are ironically most vulnerable and sensitive to environment degradation. High altitude soil is not readily regenerative and therefore overgrazing of yaks and sheep in alpine meadows has led to many stretches of land becoming barren. Man has realised that forests form an indispensible part of our life support system and placed their conservation high on the agenda. Perhaps in the thousands of species of flora in Sikkim, some of them unique to this state and not found elsewhere, are some which await to be discovered to provide life saving drugs to fight diseases like cancer and AIDS that are stalking mankind. It is truly said that in the wildness is the preservation of the world.

Best Time To Visit

Best Time To Visit

November to May. Snowfall and rain might dampen your trekking experience and also the Rhododendron Flowers won’t be a part of your experience during some months.

Timings

Timings

Morning 8AM to 5PM