About Sidkeong Tulku Bird Park
Sidkeong Tulku Bird Park is an avian conservation park located near the Rabdentse Ruins in Pelling, Gyalshing district, Sikkim. Named after Sidkeong Tulku Namgyal, a former Chogyal of Sikkim, the park was developed to promote ecotourism and bird conservation. Set within forested hills with views of the Kanchenjunga range, it features walking trails, aviaries and natural habitats hosting diverse Himalayan bird species.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested hillside park with paved walking trails, viewpoints, aviaries and natural enclosures set near the Rabdentse Ruins. The park offers opportunities to observe Himalayan and native bird species in semi-natural habitats, surrounded by dense forest and mountain scenery. Areas to explore include interpretation zones, watchtowers and forest paths with views of the Kanchenjunga range on clear days.
Key highlights
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Avian conservation park named after Sidkeong Tulku Namgyal near Rabdentse Ruins
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Natural forest habitat and aviaries housing diverse Himalayan bird species
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Walking trails and watchtowers for birdwatching and photography
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Scenic location with views of the Kanchenjunga range and surrounding forests
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Ecotourism site close to Rabdentse Ruins and Pemayangtse Monastery
History of Sidkeong Tulku Bird Park
Named after Sidkeong Tulku Namgyal (1879-1914), Chogyal of Sikkim in 1914, remembered for modernizing reforms and Buddhist scholarship. The park was developed by the Government of Sikkim as an ecotourism and conservation initiative to honour his legacy and promote avian conservation near the historic former capital of Rabdentse.
Culture & Context
The park reflects Sikkimese cultural respect for nature and Buddhist principles of coexistence with living beings. Named after a revered former ruler, it serves as an environmental education and ecotourism site highlighting the region's biodiversity and conservation ethos.
Route
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