Sikkim

Last spring we made a plan to visit some places around Northeastern parts of India and finally zeroed on Barsey sanctuary in Sikkim. The actual adventure began (see the post Sikkim: A plethora of natural beauty) after reaching Hiley, a small, quiet, sleepy town in south Sikkim. We strode into the sanctuary through foot trail. The sanctuary engulfs an area of 104 sq kilometers and endowed with alpine vegetation housing silver firs, hemlocks, magnolias, and pines.

Hearing so much about Sikkim, there was a desperate urge within me to visit this enchanting abode. But this could be realized only last spring, and this I'll cherish as one of the most pleasant experiences ever!