Uttarey is a calm and quiet village in the hills of West Sikkim, about 30 kilometers from Pelling.

Uttarey is a calm and quiet village in the hills of West Sikkim, about 30 kilometers from Pelling.

It’s a great place for nature lovers and adventure seekers who want to see the stunning Kanchenjunga mountains.

It’s a great place for nature lovers and adventure seekers who want to see the stunning Kanchenjunga mountains.

These mountains look beautiful, especially when the sunlight shines on them early in the morning and at sunset.

These mountains look beautiful, especially when the sunlight shines on them early in the morning and at sunset.

The area around Uttarey is full of green forests with colorful rhododendron and oak trees that bloom brightly in spring.

The area around Uttarey is full of green forests with colorful rhododendron and oak trees that bloom brightly in spring.

Visitors can also visit the lovely Mainebass Waterfall, which gently flows through the forest, creating a peaceful sound.

Visitors can also visit the lovely Mainebass Waterfall, which gently flows through the forest, creating a peaceful sound.

Wildlife lovers might be lucky enough to spot rare animals like the Red Panda and the Himalayan Black Bear.

Wildlife lovers might be lucky enough to spot rare animals like the Red Panda and the Himalayan Black Bear.

The village also offers a chance to experience local culture. Nearby tribal villages, such as Bandukey Limboo and Sherpa Gaon, welcome visitors who want to learn about their traditions and hospitality.

The village also offers a chance to experience local culture. Nearby tribal villages, such as Bandukey Limboo and Sherpa Gaon, welcome visitors who want to learn about their traditions and hospitality.

Close by is the peaceful Kagyu Monastery, one of the oldest in Sikkim, adding a spiritual feel to the area.

Close by is the peaceful Kagyu Monastery, one of the oldest in Sikkim, adding a spiritual feel to the area.

Adventure lovers can enjoy trekking, birdwatching, and camping in this clean, natural environment.

Adventure lovers can enjoy trekking, birdwatching, and camping in this clean, natural environment.

Uttarey is near the Sikkim-Nepal border road, making it easy to explore the region. To get there, you can take a scenic drive from New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra Airport, passing through Siliguri and Jorethang.

Uttarey is near the Sikkim-Nepal border road, making it easy to explore the region. To get there, you can take a scenic drive from New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra Airport, passing through Siliguri and Jorethang.

There are comfortable homestays and resorts, like Green Valley Resort, where guests can enjoy amazing mountain views.

There are comfortable homestays and resorts, like Green Valley Resort, where guests can enjoy amazing mountain views.

However, because of the monsoon season, tourist permits for Sikkim are currently paused. So, it’s best to check for updates before planning your trip.

However, because of the monsoon season, tourist permits for Sikkim are currently paused. So, it’s best to check for updates before planning your trip.

Overall, Uttarey is a perfect spot for those who want a peaceful and real Himalayan experience, away from busy tourist places.

Overall, Uttarey is a perfect spot for those who want a peaceful and real Himalayan experience, away from busy tourist places.

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