West and South Sikkim · trip style

Birds and orchids in Pelling

Lava and Neora Valley, Latpanchar and Mahananda, Buxa, Kitam, Shingba's rhododendrons and the orchid nurseries of Kalimpong. Spring, from March to May, brings flowers and breeding birds; winter brings migrants to the rivers and forests of the foothills.

Tour packages

Birds and orchids packages in Pelling

Nº 77028 · Pelling3N / 4D Okhrey and the Barsey rhododendron walk Okhrey → Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary Budget fare from
per person, twin₹10,000

Places

Where to go for birds and orchids

Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary3,000 m

Guras forest on the Singalila Range, a 4 km walk from Hilley

Wildlife sanctuary · best Mar – Apr · Oct – Nov · 1 nights

Dzongri and Goecha La4,020 m

Sikkim's classic high trek, from Yuksom to the face of Kangchenjunga

Trek route · best Apr – May · Oct – Nov · 9–11 nights

Khecheopalri Lake1,700 m

The wish-fulfilling lake where, legend says, birds clear every leaf

Lake · best Mar – May · Oct – Nov · 0–1 nights

Okhrey2,200 m

Sherpa homestays on the road to Barsey's rhododendrons

Village · best Mar – May · Oct – Nov · 1–2 nights

Experiences

Things to do

4–5 hours return Hilley to Barsey rhododendron walk Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary · Entry ₹50–100, indicative

Overnight Night at Guras Kunj and Kangchenjunga sunrise Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary · Hut bed and meals extra; confirm rates …

3–4 hours Birding for pheasants in the high forest Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary · Entry ₹50–100; guide ₹1,000–1,800, indi…

Full day Dentam and Soreng routes into Barsey Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary · Entry ₹50–100; guide ₹1,000–1,800, indi…

3 hours (pre-dawn start) Sunrise from Dzongri Top Dzongri and Goecha La · Included in your trek package

2–3 hours from Thansing or Lamuney Samiti Lake below Pandim Dzongri and Goecha La · Included in your trek package

8–10 hours return from Thansing or Lamuney Summit morning to Viewpoint 1 Dzongri and Goecha La · Included in your trek package

Full trekking day Rhododendron forests between Sachen and Tshoka Dzongri and Goecha La · Included in your trek package

Stays

Where to sleep

budget

Sherpa Lodge Homestay · Okhrey ₹1,800–3,500 per room night, meals often extra or bundled, indicative

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