27.09.19: So to see a Sun Halo or Sun Rainbow…you need high, thin cirrus clouds which are usually at altitudes above 20,000 feet. These clouds are usually a sign of thickening clouds and a chance for rain. These high altitude cirrus clouds are made of mostly ice crystals which refract the sunlight much like a prism will showing the colors of a rainbow. https://www.facebook.com/175338752641497/photos/a.271065376402167/1408768202631873/?type=3&theater¬if_t=page_post_reaction¬if_id=1569602551929871
Proud to be a Sikkimese is the definitive digital encyclopedia of Sikkim State. Since 2007, we have archived the rich heritage of the Himalayas, from the history of the Namgyal dynasty to the vibrant cultures of the Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali communities. Explore expert insights on Sikkim travel, Buddhist monasteries, folklore, and biodiversity.