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| The Rhododendron Trail |
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Sikkim located in the eastern Himalayas is endowed with a repository of floral wealth and is considered as one of the biodiversity hotspots in the world. One of the most stunning sights you can witness, especially in the higher altitudes, is a whole forest ablaze with various hues of Rhododendrons during the local summer season.
A total of 36 species with 45 different forms including subspecies and varieties occur in Sikkim ranging from tiny mat-like growths in alpine region (R. pumilum, R. setosum) only a few cms tall to the giant R. arboretum standing at 25 mtrs.
The Rhododendron Trail is designed to allow you to discover this floral rainbow traveling in the comfort of a car. Best recommended for the local summer season (April - June), this tour takes you to the higher reaches of Tsomgo lake & the North Sikkim areas covering Lachung, Yumthang, Lachen & Thanggu. These areas vary in altitude from 2500 mtrs to 4250 mtrs and cover rhododendron reserves such as the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary near Gangtok and the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary near Lachung, the only area where you find R. niveum the state tree of Sikkim.
The itinerary offers you an introduction to the rhododendrons in Sikkim but if you are interested in a more detailed study the tour can be customized to suit your requirements.
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ACTIVITIES |
| DAY 1 |
Bagdogra / Bhadrapur (Nepal) – Gangtok (1600 mtrs.) |
| DAY 2 |
Gangtok – sightseeing |
| DAY 3 |
Day excursion to Tsomgo Lake |
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Gangtok - Lachung (2700 mtrs.) |
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Lachung - Yumthang (3600 mtrs.) - Lachung |
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Lachung - Lachen (2700 mtrs.) |
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Lachen – Thanggu (4000 mtrs) - Lachen |
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Lachen – Gangtok |
| DAY 9 |
Gangtok – Onwards destination |
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| TRIP FACTS |
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| Trip Name |
| The Rhododendron Trail |
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| Duration |
| 8 Nights / 9 Days |
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| Country |
| Sikkim |
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| Best Season |
| Throughout the year except Jun, Jul, Aug |
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"The Mountains surrounding us on the Annapurna Range seemed to reach towards heaven, but that was impossible for surely we were already there! This paradise was only enhanced by the......"
Michael and Kirstin Zinger
USA
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