Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim · way to travel
Wildlife and birds in West & South Sikkim
One-horned rhinos and elephants in Jaldapara and Gorumara, gaur in Chapramari, red pandas in Singalila and Neora Valley, hornbills at Latpanchar. Parks close in the monsoon, roughly mid-June to mid-September.
Places
Things to do
Treks and walks · 3–4 hours returnHilley to Barsey through the rhododendronsBarsey · Sanctuary entry fee, roughly ₹50–150; g…
Viewpoints · 1–1.5 hoursSunrise over Kanchenjunga from the Barsey ridgeBarsey · Free once you are staying at Barsey
Wildlife and birds · 3–4 hoursBirding and wildlife on the sanctuary trailsBarsey · Entry fee plus guide, about ₹1,500–2,500
Food · OvernightA homestay night in Okhrey below the sanctuaryBarsey · ₹1,500–2,500 pp with dinner and breakfa…
Culture and history · 2–3 hoursDentam rice terrace walk at harvestDentam · Free · tip a local guide ₹300–500
Food · 1.5–2 hoursCardamom plots and a smoky bhatti kilnDentam · Free · tip the farmer ₹200–300
Food · 2–3 hoursA farm kitchen evening in DentamDentam · Included with homestay dinner
Wildlife and birds · 2–3 hoursEarly birding on Dentam's farm edgesDentam · Free · local guide ₹500–1,000 if availa…
Culture and history · 1 hourFirst hour on the prayer-flag jettyKhecheopalri · Small entry or parking fee · lamps ₹20–…