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Sikkim International Rhododendron Festival
Sikkim is the home of Rhododendrons and the
Government of Sikkim is hosting three weeks
long Rhododendron Festival from 25th April
to 14th May 2010. The main venue will be at
Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary in Yumthang
Valley in North Sikkim- spread over 43 sq.
km. of rhododendron forests. The Sanctuary
was established some 20 years back and it is
the repository of around 26 large leaved
species of which R. hodgsonii, R. falconeri,
R. thomsonii, R. campylocarpum, R.
campanulatum, R. decipiens, R.
cinnabarinum, R. wightii, R. niveum, R.
sikkimense and many others will be at their
best. The Rhododendron Festival, first of
its kind in the Indian Himalayas, will
showcase the importance of this spectacular
genus in the plant kingdom both from tourism
and conservation standpoint. More...
About Sikkim
Sikkim, the smallest state of India is a mystical region of immense natural beauty. The profusion of lofty peaks, holy lakes, ancient monasteries and stunning trekking routes make Sikkim a perfect holiday destination. More...
Contact Details
Shri H.P. Pradhan (I.F.S),Chief Conservator of Forests, Department of Forest, Environment and wildlife, Forest Secretariat, Deorali, Gangtok 737101, Sikkim, India. Tel: +91 9434052885 sf.hppradhan@gmail.com / hppradhan_arithang@yahoo.com |
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