Situated in the Western part of Sikkim, the Barsay Rhododendron Sanctuary is one of the most fabulous places for nature lovers.
The sanctuary was declared in 1996 in an initiative to conserve the Rhododendron trees. The total area of the sanctuary is 104 sq km. The altitudinal range of 2200 meters to 4100 meters supports various biodiversity values ranging from the sub-tropical Forest, Mixed Broadleaf Forest, Conifer Forest, and Alpine Meadows.
All these diverse vegetation make a perfect home for many Himalayan bird species, including a stunning Satyr Tragopan, Brown Parrotbill, Great Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill Black-throated Parrotbill, Golden bush Robin and White-browed Bush Robin.
Hillay is a buffer zone of Barsay Rhododendron Sanctuary that covers mostly high-altitude bamboos. It is a home of many good birds like shortwings, Scimitar-Babblers, Parotbills, etc. There are some areas occupied as agriculture field which has an important feeding ground for many birds too.
Hillay is one of the most easiest places for Spotted Laughingthrush, Black-faced Laughingthrush, White-throated Laughingthrush, Scaly Laughingthrush, and Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush.
Some of the commonly seen birds are White-browed, Golden-breasted, Rufous-winged Fulvetta, Spotted Nutcracker, Streaked-breasted, and Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, White-collared and Grey-winged Blackbird.
Our more than ten years of birding experience here in this area builds confidence to find all important target birds and deliver the best services of hospitality.
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