Uttarey, an area documented for its beauty and serenity are often found present in West Sikkim district. Though remarkably enticing, the place continues to be quite unexplored, presenting an excellent view of the Himalayan mountains, particularly during winter when the mountains are snow-clad. Uttarey is legendary for its tranquillity and natural beauty. The place provides a gorgeous view of the Himalayan Mountains and is yet relatively less travelled by tourists. this enables a more serene atmosphere to be enjoyed. During winter the hills encompassing here are blanketed with snow allotting pleasant views.
We can have the bird's eye view of Singalila Range –Phoktey Dara, CheewaFangzong La Pass within the West, Ravangla, Phadamchen and therefore the range of Nathula Pass within the East, Neydham (Dichenphu) Dara within the North and Barsey Rhododendron and Wild Life Sanctuary within the South.
Around the Yuma MangheemThegu and therefore the Monastery, we discover ample of ruined Maaney Stone Relics written in Tibetan scripts. it's believed that the Second King of Sikkim - Tensung Namgyal married the princes HangwaMukma daughter of Yoyo Hang, the Limboo King of Arun-Tambar in Nepal, had this the worshipping, also as halting-place for his or her entourage, walk to Nepal from Sikkim during 18th century through this valley.
At the altitude of 8100 ft, quarter-hour of drive and 45 minutes of footpath walking distance from Uttarey, there's a little but beautiful holy lake and a gorgeous tourist viewpoint around which a mind-blowing and entertaining “TENZINNG- HILLARY PARK” to be constructed is being proposed by the local people to the govt and therefore the work also has been under process.
LameniPokhariViewPoint is a perfect place for Bird Watchers as many species of local also because the migratory birds are available within the sanctuary. This Pokhari is that the junction or the meeting point for all the above wild animals and birds to satisfy with their thirst one after another.
In the just corner of Sherpa Village towards Barsey Trekking Trail, there lies a little but beautiful lake on the highest of Upper Mukrung Rai Heritage Village, referred to as Kal Kamal Pokhari and normally the people wont to say as KalPokhari only. This lake may be a sacred then believing as every people from around choosing the Praying and offerings to fulfil their wish.
Like Donkyela Pass, Nathula Pass, Chorten Nimala pass and Jelepla pass within the Indo-China border, Chewabhanjyang Pass is additionally one among the important and popular passes within the Indo-Nepal border. The name Chewaqbhanjyang is taken from the old name Cheewa-Fangzong which suggests “peeping Valley” within the local Limboo language. It lies within the Indo-Nepal border pass, a famous trade route connecting many villages of the remote and extreme Western a part of Sikkim in India with the remote and extreme eastern part of Nepal.
This valley is one among the gorgeous campsites within the Singalila Range Trekking Trail with its special of warmness, calmness, peace, natural scenic beauty and peeping mountain view of Mt. Khangchendzonga range located within the Barsey Rhododendron and Wild Life Sanctuary in West Sikkim. Many species of Rhododendron like R.Niveum, R.Arboreum, R.Dendrobeum, R. Lecosceptrum etc. bloom here during the month of April – May making this Valley adorned like a gorgeous bride enjoying with the chirping songs of the birds.
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