I remember visiting Sikkim around March-April. Nestled in the Himalayas, Sikkim is a cute state to the north of West Bengal, India. The beautiful mountain slopes all through were peppered with bright and varied colours – orchids, rhododendrons, bamboos, ferns – the landscape was truly beautiful.
The north of Sikkim also had oaks, wild cherries, pines and chestnuts blending into a lovely aroma.
But what was best were the orchids – this little state boasts of around 600 species of orchids. They find their place of glory in the International Flower Festival organized during March-May.
We visited a show which had wide varieties of ferns, gladioli, rhododendrons, magnolias, orchids, roses, other alpine plants, pot plants, cacti, succulents, creepers, climbers, herbs and even wild flowers. A nature lovers paradise.
While the lectures and seminars were being held, a food festival with local delicacies pampered the taste buds. River rafting and Yak Safari were the added attractions. I got up on a huge white yak which initially just refused to move – and then suddenly just as I was posing for a photo, it started moving viciously !! God, was I scared ??!! :)
So although the yak photoshoot did not happen, I treasure the photos with the orchids et al :)
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