Sikkim flora and fauna

Sikkim flora and fauna Parks and sanctuaries Sikkim or Himalayan wonderland is known for astonishing variety of beautiful birds, animals and flowers - more than 450 species of birds, 400 species of butterflies, 450 varieties of orchids, and 40 species of rhododendron. Being located on the high altitude that varies from sea level to summits that touches skies, the flora and fauna of the state naturally captures a wide spectrum. It is really wonder! Though Sikkim is a small state but one can find all varieties of flora and fauna ranges from tropical to alpines. It's botanical and zoological richness is stupendous, possessing more than four thousands species of plants and thirty per cent of all the birds found in the Indian sub-continent. And that is why Sikkim has been dream destination of naturalist for long time. Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary or Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary is sprawls over 104 square kilometers situated in the Singalila Range in the S

Sikkim flora and fauna Due to the altitude that varies from sea level to summits that touch the skies, the flora and fauna naturally covers a wide spectrum. Nowhere in the world in such a small area can one find flora and fauna of all varieties - Tropical to the Alpines. Sikkim's botanical and zoological richness is awe-inspiring, boasting of more than 4000 species of plants and 30% of all the birds found in the Indian sub-continent. No wonder Sikkim has been a dream of naturalists. Dr. J. Hooker during the middle of the last century surveyed in the detail the botanical wealth in Sikkim and his findings were embodied in the 'Himalayan Journal'. Flora in Sikkim The tropical from almost sea level to about 5000 feet, the temperate from 5000 to 11000 feet and the alpine above 11000 feet. Till 10000 feet, there are terraced farmlands in which the rice, maize, barley and millet are grown. Cardamoms, oranges, apples, potatoes and ginger are grown in abundance in the state.     The