Flora :Sikkimese orchids are very famous in the world. This Indian state has more than 450 species of orchids. Marvellous colour range of these flowers from richest to the palest can give you such a feeling that you are in heaven.

Rhododendrons : There are about 36 species of Rhododendrons in Sikkim, found at the height of 10,000 ft. Their varieties are as diverse as the size and colour . From the giant Rhododendron Crande (over 40 ft) to the Rhododendron Nivake (a few inches off the ground), and from the blood red to pale white. The delicate but hardy Pimulae are found at height of 12,000 ft and above standing upright like candles in the arid vasts.

Fauna : Since the area of Sikkim ranges from the tropical to the alpine, the Flora and Fauna is unique in their diversity. Nowhere else onthe earth does such a small area comprise of so many species and varieties. Even the seemingly Himalayan desert landscape in the North has a plethora of wild ducks and wild asses that roam the plains.

The natural wealth of Sikkim has been surveyed in detail by, among others, Dr J. D. Hooker in the mid 20th century and more recently by the celebrated ornithologist of India, Dr. Salim Ali, who was also known as the "Birdman".

Sikkim has more than 500 species of avifauna ranging from the majestic Bearded Vulture with a wing-span of over 10 ft to the Olive Ground Warbler, just a few inches in length. Other delightful species include the Emerald Dove, woodpechers, cuckoos, kingfishers and the fairy blue bird.

Sikkim also has more than 600 species of Butterflies many of them rare and endangered. The forests resound to the bar of the Barking Deer which shares it's habitat with the adorable little Red Panda (also the State animal). The Musk Deer, Leopard cats and flying squirrels to name a few. The higher regions have Blue Sheep known commonly as the Bharal, the Shapi which is similar to the Himalayan Tahr, the Tibetan Wild Ass, locally known as the Kyang and the Himalyan Black Bear.