4N / 5D
Sikkim
Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary
The Rhododendron Ridge
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Why Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary?
The Varsey trek in the Singalila range of West Sikkim takes you through what may be the densest rhododendron forest in the eastern Himalaya — 24 species blooming at once in April across high ridges above 3,000m. Starting from Uttarey village, the three-day route passes through oak-forest to sub-alpine meadows, with Kanchenjunga and Kabru filling the northern sky. Far quieter than the Goechala circuit, Varsey is the trekker's alternative to a crowded trail.
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