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Wildlife Sanctuaries in Sikkim
The Sikkim government established various national parks and
sanctuaries in order to protect the rich flora and fauna of
Sikkim from the hunters. Some of the famous national parks and
wildlife sanctuaries are the Kanchendzonga National Park,
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary,
Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary and Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary.
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Kanchendzonga National Park
Kanchendzonga National Park is the largest national park
in Sikkim. This park covers an area of 850 square km. It
is bounded in the north by the Tent Peak and the ridge
of the Zemu glacier, in the east by the ridge of the
Mountain Lamo Angden, in the south by Mount Narsing and
Mount Pandim and in the west by the mighty Kanchendzonga
and the Nepal peak. The park has remained ecologically
untouched due to such features and so it provides a
natural protection to the plants and animals. The
animals which are found here are the Snow Leopard,
Himalayan Black bear, Red Panda, Barking deer and
various other animals. Many places in this park have
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never been
touched by man, and so there are chances that new species can
also be discovered here.
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary
Fambong Lho Wildlife sanctuary is located about 20 km from
Gangtok. This wildlife sanctuary covers an area of about 5200
hectares above the road between Singtam and Dickchu. The
highest point is located at a place called Tinjure at 7000
feet where a wooden observation tower of the Forest Department
exists. Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, Civet Cat and many
varieties of birds and butterflies can be found in this
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Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary
The Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary is located in South Sikkim
above the town of Rabongla. This wildlife sanctuary
covers an area of about 3500 hectares with its highest
point being at Maenam at 10600 feet. The Red Panda,
Leopard Cat, Civet Cat, Blood pheasant, Black eagles and
other animals can be found in this wildlife sanctuary.
Singba Rhodondendron Sanctuary
The Singba Rhodondendron Sanctuary is located near
Yumthang in north Sikkim. This sanctuary contains a vast
variety of rhododendrons. When these |
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flowers are in full blossom they
provide a beautiful colour to this small 33 hectare park. The
Blood pheasant, partridges and tiger civet are the various
animals which can be found in this wildlife sanctuary.
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is situated around the area
adjoining the Changu Lake. It covers an area of about 400
hectares. Flora and fauna that inhabit very cold regions are
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