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Uttarey valley (7600ft) in West Sikkim is considered to be one of the finest places on earth. It is not only well-known for its natural habitat, but also for amazing landscapes, wonderful people with rich culture and sense of hospitality. Uttarey is part of the Singalila National Park and Kanchenjunga National park, which are both famous for various herbs, waterfalls and hilltops.

Photo documentary by Monojit Bhattacharya]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:43:01 GMT At Som Basti Primary School students are finishing their lunch http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7073 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:01:03 GMT A virgin and hidden paradise on Earth , Uttarey : West Sikkim, India http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7073 Mid Day Meal http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7072 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:59:41 GMT A virgin and hidden paradise on Earth , Uttarey : West Sikkim, India http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7072 At the time of rain at Dentam Som primary school http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7071 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:57:41 GMT A virgin and hidden paradise on Earth , Uttarey : West Sikkim, India http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7071 A traditional Limbu dance at Dentam http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7070 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:55:33 GMT A virgin and hidden paradise on Earth , Uttarey : West Sikkim, India http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7070 Innocent faces: at Som primary school, Dentam, West Sikkim http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7069 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:52:51 GMT A virgin and hidden paradise on Earth , Uttarey : West Sikkim, India http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7069 Local girls are at Som Basti primary school http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7068 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:49:16 GMT A virgin and hidden paradise on Earth , Uttarey : West Sikkim, India http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7068 Mischievous Students http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7067 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:47:33 GMT A virgin and hidden paradise on Earth , Uttarey : West Sikkim, India http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7067 Girls at the way to school http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7066 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:45:11 GMT A virgin and hidden paradise on Earth , Uttarey : West Sikkim, India http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7066 A Local wine factory http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7065 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:41:28 GMT A virgin and hidden paradise on Earth , Uttarey : West Sikkim, India http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7065 Wood Cutter http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7064 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:34:57 GMT Almost 67% area in West Sikkim is covered by forest. Despite the rich variety, deforestation is considered a major setback in the region. Slash and burn agricultural practice, development of small towns and the creation of new tourist destination cause much damage in the forest. Thus the major challenge is to achieve a significant economic growth while keeping the nature intact.]]> A virgin and hidden paradise on Earth , Uttarey : West Sikkim, India http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=7064