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SIKKIM ORCHID SANCTUARY

Location: Sikkims
Major Type Of Orchids: Rhododendrons, Juniper, Primulas & Genitans


Famous for its unrivalled scenic splendours, and the vast variety of its flora and fauna, indeed, Sikkim has 4,000 varieties of plants and shrubs. This expanse of exotic vegetations is divided into three zones:
(i). Sub-tropical upto 1,524m produce Bamboos, Ferns, Tree Ferns, Pandanus, the Sal trees and orchids.
(ii). Forests of Cherry, Laurels, Oak, Chestnut, Pine and Magnolia cover the temperate zone and northern valleys. Rhododendrons are in abundance from 2,438m.
(iii). Snow line starting range from 4,876m is the altitude where Juniper and Rhododendrons struggle for existence. The gentler slopes are covered with the beautiful Primulaes and Genitans.


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