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India, India, North East, Photo Essays, Sikkim, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Our Sikkim spring itinerary for two weeks and photo essay

So Akash and I went to the Himalayas in spring. That was last year and we had already spent 3 […]

October 26, 2025 By maverickbird
India, North East, Sikkim

Missing the rhododendrons at the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in Sikkim

“You are too early to see Gurash in full bloom”, claimed Sonam, the Royal Barsey Homestay owner. We were her […]

October 26, 2025
India, North East, Sikkim

Our trip to Okhrey, a lesser known gem of West Sikkim

I discovered Okhrey by chance. It was the base of my trip to the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in Sikkim and […]

October 26, 2025

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