{"id":1365,"date":"2023-10-03T16:56:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T16:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darjeelingwalks.com\/?page_id=1365"},"modified":"2026-01-16T06:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T06:47:41","slug":"barsey-sikkim-trek","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/darjeelingwalks.com\/index.php\/sikkim-treks\/barsey-sikkim-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"Barsey Trek"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1365\" class=\"elementor elementor-1365\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-83746e8 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"83746e8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-09faee3\" data-id=\"09faee3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7152a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7152a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Barsey Trek<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a92bf94 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a92bf94\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f485586\" data-id=\"f485586\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d284b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b5d284b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/darjeelingwalks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/barsey_2-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2073\" alt=\"Barsey Rhododendran Sanctuary Trek\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darjeelingwalks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/barsey_2-1.jpg 370w, https:\/\/darjeelingwalks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/barsey_2-1-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d00c84\" data-id=\"7d00c84\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ce1b85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ce1b85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary: Practical Information &amp; Walking Routes<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c31e03f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c31e03f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"396\"><strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"396\">About Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"859\">Barsey (also spelled Varsey) sits in the quiet forests of <strong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"470\">West Sikkim<\/strong>, forming a green corridor between <strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"532\">Singalila National Park<\/strong> in the south (West Bengal) and the <strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"605\">Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve<\/strong> in the north. Spread across <strong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"648\">104 sq. km<\/strong> and rising to nearly <strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"683\">10,000 ft<\/strong>, the sanctuary is known for its peaceful forest trails, moss-covered trees, and its legendary <strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"800\">rhododendron bloom<\/strong>, which turns the hills into a natural garden every spring.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1757\"><li data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1757\">\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b6186b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b6186b4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82668e3\" data-id=\"82668e3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2449e1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2449e1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d78433 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d78433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"886\"><strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"886\">Trek Duration<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"907\">You can choose from:<\/p><ul data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"958\"><li data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"932\"><p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"932\"><strong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"930\">1 night \/ 2 days<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"958\"><p data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"958\"><strong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"956\">2 nights \/ 3 days<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1052\">Both options allow enough time to explore the forest and enjoy the quiet hilltop landscapes.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1085\"><strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1085\">How to Reach Barsey<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1160\">Barsey has\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1117\">two entry points<\/strong>\u2014one from the south and one from the north.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1192\">Southern Gate (Hilley)<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1370\"><li data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1245\"><p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1245\">Nearest access point for the classic Barsey walk<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1293\"><p data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1293\">Distance from Bagdogra Airport:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1291\">~130 km<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1324\"><p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1324\">Travel time:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1322\">5\u20136 hours<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1370\"><p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1370\">Vehicle drop-off point is at Hilley village<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1399\"><strong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1399\">Northern Gate (Hee)<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1575\"><li data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1498\"><p data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1498\">Less explored route, suited for travellers staying in Pelling, Uttarey, Dentam, or Rinchenpong<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1546\"><p data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1546\">Distance from Bagdogra Airport:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1544\">~140 km<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1575\"><p data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1575\">Travel time:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1575\">5\u20136 hours<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1607\"><strong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1607\">Best Time to Visit<\/strong><\/h2><ul data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1757\"><li data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1757\"><p data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1757\"><strong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1626\">March to May<\/strong><br data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1629\" \/>This is the peak flowering season when the rhododendrons bloom across the sanctuary in shades of red, pink, white, and purple.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1b4c52\" data-id=\"a1b4c52\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f13d7e elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f13d7e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a96cd8e\" data-id=\"a96cd8e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16d3c4b elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-circle elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"16d3c4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-award\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t22 Years Experience\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e6d804a\" data-id=\"e6d804a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae63931 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-circle elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"ae63931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 Star Rating\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-65ca53d elementor-section-content-middle elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65ca53d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-487193b\" data-id=\"487193b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-455ea8d elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-circle elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"455ea8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-sync-alt\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQuick Turnaround\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb8d236\" data-id=\"bb8d236\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbb98e8 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-circle elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"bbb98e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-life-ring\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLocal Expertise\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b12449 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6b12449\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e9e908 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e9e908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1799\"><strong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1799\">Trekking Routes &amp; Experiences<\/strong><\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1842\"><strong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1842\">Hilley\u2013Barsey Trail (Most Popular)<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2043\">This easy and scenic walk starts at <strong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1889\">Hilley<\/strong>, where the vehicle access ends.<br data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1924\" \/>A <strong data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1949\">2-hour forest trail<\/strong> leads you into the sanctuary, ending at a flat meadow where <strong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2033\">Guras Kunj Bungalow<\/strong> stands.<\/p><p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2053\">You can:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2170\"><li data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2087\"><p data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2087\">Spend the night at Guras Kunj<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2134\"><p data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2134\">Enjoy sunrise views over the forest canopy<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2170\"><p data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2170\">Return the next morning to Hilley<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2307\">The route is gentle and ideal for travellers of all ages with average fitness. This is the sanctuary\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2295\">most recommended<\/strong> short trek.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2370\"><strong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2370\">Hee\u2013Barsey Trail (Less Travelled &amp; More Pristine)<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2502\">For travellers based in <strong data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2439\">Pelling, Uttarey, Dentam, or Rinchenpong<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2457\">Hee Gate<\/strong> opens up a quieter section of the sanctuary.<\/p><p data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2512\">You can:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2655\"><li data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2558\"><p data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2558\">Explore the forest on a <strong data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2556\">full-day hike<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2599\"><p data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2599\">Return to your resort in the evening<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2655\"><p data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2655\">Enjoy minimal crowds and a deeper sense of solitude<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2744\">This route is perfect for photographers and nature lovers looking for untouched trails.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2801\"><strong data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2801\">Traversing the Sanctuary: Multi-Day Options<\/strong><\/h2><h3 data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2832\"><strong data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2832\">Hilley \u2192 Hee Traverse<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2999\">A beautiful 2-night forest journey across the sanctuary\u2019s upper ridgeline.<br data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2910\" \/>Recommended only with an <strong data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2963\">experienced, local guide<\/strong>, as forest trails can be confusing.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3033\"><strong data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3033\">Soreng\u2013Dentam Ridge Walk<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3252\">Start from <strong data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3055\">Dentam<\/strong>, climb through <strong data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3083\">Sribadam<\/strong>, and reach <strong data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3109\">Guras Kunj<\/strong> by evening.<br data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3124\" \/>Another full day\u2019s walk takes you from Guras Kunj to Hee.<br data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3184\" \/>A great option for travellers exploring West Sikkim\u2019s cultural belt.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3318\"><strong data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3318\">Barsey to Singalila Trail (For Trekking Enthusiasts)<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3434\">This unique route connects Barsey with the famous <strong data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3389\">Sandakphu\u2013Phalut<\/strong> trail in the Singalila Range of West Bengal.<\/p><p data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3444\">You can:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3616\"><li data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3477\"><p data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3477\">Begin the trek at <strong data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3475\">Hilley<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3514\"><p data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3514\">Reach <strong data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3496\">Phalut<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3512\">2\u20133 days<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3616\"><p data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3616\">Continue onward via Sandakphu, Srikhola, Gorkhey, or other routes towards Darjeeling or Manebhanjan<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3736\">This trail is a favourite among trekkers who want to experience both Sikkim and Bengal landscapes in a single journey.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3794\"><strong data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3794\">Our Services (NBTT Travel Solution Pvt. Ltd.)<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3879\">We offer <strong data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3845\">complete, end-to-end trekking support<\/strong> for all Barsey routes, including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"4015\"><li data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3896\"><p data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3896\">Local guides<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3908\"><p data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3908\">Porters<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3937\"><p data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3937\">Cook and kitchen support<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3969\"><p data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"3969\">Tents and camping logistics<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4015\"><p data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"4015\">Accommodation arrangements where required<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4135\"><strong data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4026\">Cost:<\/strong><br data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4029\" \/>Depending on <strong data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4056\">group size<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4070\">route<\/strong>, the cost ranges between<br data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4098\" \/><strong data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4135\">USD 50 to 150 per person per day.<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4408\">If you\u2019d like us to organise your Barsey experience, <strong data-start=\"4190\" data-end=\"4213\">fill the form below<\/strong> or call us at <strong data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4246\">+91 9733300696<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"4247\" data-end=\"4250\" \/>Our travel experts from <strong data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4308\">NBTT Travel Solution Pvt. Ltd.<\/strong> (20 years of operation, approved by Ministry of Tourism &amp; West Bengal Tourism) will reach out soon.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barsey Trek Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary: Practical Information &amp; Walking Routes About Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary Barsey (also spelled Varsey) sits in the quiet forests of West Sikkim, forming a green corridor between Singalila National Park in the south (West Bengal) and the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve in the north. 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