Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary

Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary
Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary
Rhododendron at the sanctuary
Location in Sikkim, India
Location West Sikkim District, Sikkim
Nearest citySoreng
Coordinates27°11.65′N 88°7.10′E / 27.19417°N 88.11833°E / 27.19417; 88.11833
Area104 km2 (40 sq mi)
Established2004
Governing bodyGovernment of India, Government of Sikkim

The Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary or Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary occupies 104 km2 in the Singalila Range in western Sikkim. It borders on Nepal to the west, and the state of West Bengal to the south across the Rambong Khola stream. The rhododendrons bloom from March till May.

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