Welcome to Barsey or Varsey

Barsey or Varsey is a small town in the north-eastern state of Sikkim in India. Located at an altitude of 10,000ft, Barsey is renowned for its Rhododendron Sanctuary. For the lovers of varied flora, a visit to Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary would actually be a delightful experience. The sanctuary falls in the West Sikkim district and can be accessible by road via Hilley, Dentam or Soreng from Geyzing. If you want to try trekking, it would be an amazing idea to proceed up (4 kms) the hill from Hilley. Varsey is an ideal gateway to spend a relaxing time amidst snow-capped mountains and aromatic flowers providing a refreshing and soothing atmosphere. Varsey Sanctuary also makes an unusual trekking destination in Sikkim. From the months of November to May, the flowers appear in their best form and it is also regarded as the best time to visit this sanctuary.

Price of Taxi Services for Barsey or Varsey

Source	Small	Normal	Luxury
Taxi From Bagdogra to Barsey	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 6,000
Taxi From NJP to Barsey	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 6,000
Taxi From Pelling to Barsey	Rs. 2,500	Rs. 3,200	Rs. 3,800
Taxi From Darjeeling to Barsey	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 6,000
Taxi From Kalimpong to Barsey	Rs. 4,200	Rs. 5,200	Rs. 6,000
Taxi From Gangtok to Barsey	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 6,000

Note : Rs. 1,000 extra on Season

Small Vehicle : Wagon-R / Santro / Alto / Similar
Normal Vehicle : Maxx / Sumo / Bolero / Similar
Luxury Vehicle : Innova / Xylo / Scorpio / Similar

Season : April 10 - June 10, September 10 - Nov end, Dec 20 - Jan 15
Off Season : Rest all

Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary

The Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary lies in the south west corner of the West Sikkim district. Spreading over 104 sq. km, across the razor sharp Singalila Range, which forms the natural international border with Nepal. In the South the Rambong Khola separates it from West Bengal.

Visit Uttarey

You can reach Uttarey from Pelling, Gezing or Dentum. On your way you will pass Singsor bridge, said to be the second highest bridge in Asia. The height of Uttarey is about 6600ft. Uttarey is famous for its tranquility and natural beauty. The place provides beautiful view to the Himalayan mountains.

Visit Pelling

Around 10 kms from Gyalshing (District Headquarter), Pelling is today emerging as the second biggest tourist destination in the state after Gangtok. Although in itself it is little more than a strip of road lined with hotels, its main USP is the breathtaking view it offers of the Khangchendzonga and surrounding ranges.

Visit Yuksom

Yuksum today is an attractive tourist destination and the base for some of the most exciting treks in the region. It is also of great historical importance to the Sikkimese with the first Chogyal crowned here in 1642. There are many places of religious and historical interest in the area like the Dubdi and Sangachoeling monasteries.

Khecheopalri Lake

About 28kms from Pelling at a height of about 6000ft is Khecheopalri Lake which is the most holy and wish fulfilling. According to Buddhist belief the lake is the emanation of goddess Tara blessed by Guru Rempoche. Local folk tales say the lake got migrated from elsewhere and stayed in the valley which some of the then villagers saw it, therefore, they named the lake Chojoo “The lake that stayed” .

The Singshore Bridge

The grand Singshore Bridge is touted as the highest bridge in Sikkim and the second highest gorge bridge in Asia. An architectural brilliance with a length of 198 m, the bridge is built in between two hills. An extremely popular tourist spot, the bridge is about 5 km away from Pelling.

Tashiding monastery

Tashiding is a small village on a hilltop near Pelling. The Tashiding monastery belongs to the Nyingmapa order and is highly revered among the people of Sikkim. Build on the top of the hill and looming over the Rathong and Rangit river, the monastery can be seen from far and wide. It is believed that even a slight glimpse of the monastery can cleanse mortals of all sins.

Khangchendzonga Waterfalls

About 28kms from Pelling and 5kms before Yuksam is Khangchendzonga Waterfalls which is situated at a sharp curve on the road side. The falls being very big in size and equally attractive through out the year, it has become one of the leading tourist spots in west Sikkim.

Sewaro Rock Garden

Sewaro rock Garden developed by the tourism department of Sikkim with richly maintained rocks, gardens, pools, zigzag foot paths and interesting recreation amenities like swimming yard, viewpoints and cafeteria. This has now come up as one of the popular picnic spot for the locals in Sikkim where many local picnic parties arrive in winter.

Welcome to Barsey or Varsey

Price of Taxi Services for Barsey or Varsey

Note : Rs. 1,000 extra on Season

Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary

Visit Uttarey

Visit Pelling

Visit Yuksom

Khecheopalri Lake

The Singshore Bridge

Tashiding monastery

Khangchendzonga Waterfalls

Sewaro Rock Garden

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