Barsey Rhododendron Small Trek

Perhaps you will not make a trip to Sikkim to do only this trek, but it is a good option route to include it in a larger trip through Sikkim. Walking through the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, also written as Varsey, amidst forests that are considered the best in Sikkim that are a natural corridor that connects the Singalila Natural Park with that of Kanchendzonga.

This small trek covers an area with a great wealth of fauna and flora, highlighting, naturally, the rhododendrons, which in spring burst with their large flowers, mostly reddish, but also of other colours since there are different kinds. In the final section, the trek goes up to the Singalila mountain range, with a very good view of Kanchendzonga, the third highest mountain in the world, the valleys and mountains of Nepal to the west, including Everest, and West Bengal to the south.

It is a trek of low or moderate hardness, suitable for practically everyone who likes nature and walks in the mountains. There is also a shorter two-day version that takes you from Hilley to Dentam or of course you can also just visit Barsey and come back to Hillay in one day or spending a night in Barsey.

Located, together with Darjeeling, on this small wedge between Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, Sikkim was the last state to become part of the Indian confederation and still maintains a strong personality. It is considered part of what is known as “Great Tibet”, that is, those territories that share the same Tibetan culture, with Buddhism being its main religion. The oldest population group is the Lepchas, followed by the Tibetan Bhutias, however, from the 19th century there were migratory movements from Nepal, becoming the majority population group and Nepalese being the main and official language of Sikkim.

The villages are located at a certain altitude, often in passes between two valleys, far from the mighty and unpredictable rivers, so they all have impressive views. Winding roads, but in good condition, make their way through these valleys and mountains, where sometimes you must descend into the deep valley to cross to the other side of the river and climb again until you find that destination you saw so close from your starting point. As you have already guessed, the orography of Sikkim and Darjeeling is complicated, marked by two great rivers, the Teesta and the Rangit, the latter also being the one that marks the border with West Bengal before joining the Teesta at Rongpu.

PRICE INCLUDES
·       All necessary permits

·       1 night of accommodation with dinner and breakfast in Okhray

·       1 night of accommodation with dinner and breakfast in Uttarey

·       Tent accommodation and three meals daily during the trek according to the detailed plan

·       English-speaking local mountain guide throughout the trek

·       Porter service during the trek (if you need)

·       Sleeping bag (if you want)

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       Any service before Okhray and after Uttarey (which will already be included in your trip to Sikkim)

·       Tips to staff

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance.

·       It’s convenient to get a trek insurance for India (better including helicopter rescue)

·       In general, any concept not specified in this programme, as well as any need for personal assistance in other matters out of the programme

·       No additional costs due to flight cancellations, weather conditions, road closures, etc.

* The indicated price is the price per person in US dollars for a group of 6 travelers for the trekking only. This is from the pick up at your accommodation until the return to it.
We can customize your trip with no problem.
Contact us to request the dossier with detailed information and the complete price table and ask us any questions you may have.

This itinerary only describes the trek route itself. It will usually be framed within a larger itinerary around Sikkim, so it will be adapted to the general tour. Bear in mind that the price is indicative.

Due to being a border area, Sikkim is a special surveillance state and there are some parts of its territory that cannot be visited by foreigners. There are other sensitive areas, included in this program, which require a minimum group of two people to be visited, travel through an official agency with a guide, as is your case, and have a special permit that we take care of processing. Of course, do not forget to always carry your passport with you, as it can be required at any time.