{"id":4144,"date":"2023-09-11T07:08:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T07:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/?p=4144"},"modified":"2025-01-22T09:07:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T09:07:19","slug":"top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 9 Famous Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4144\" class=\"elementor elementor-4144\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-55d3708 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"55d3708\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" 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ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/#1-_Khangchendzonga_National_Park\" >1- Khangchendzonga National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/#2-_Fambong_Lho_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >2- Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/#3-_Barsey_Rhododendron_Sanctuary\" >3- Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/#4-_Shingba_Rhododendron_Sanctuary\" >4- Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/#5-_Kyongnosla_Alpine_Sanctuary\" >5- Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/#6-_Pangolakha_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >6- Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/#7-_Tendong_Hill_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >7- Tendong Hill Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/#8-_Maenam_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >8- Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/#9-_Shyangboche_Sangachoeling_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >9- Shyangboche (Sangachoeling) Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/#Final_Note\" >Final Note:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sikkim_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span>Sikkim Wildlife Sanctuary :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9beb6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9beb6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim is a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Sikkim&#8217;s pristine landscapes, ranging from dense forests to towering peaks, provide a sanctuary for an incredible array of flora and fauna. Amidst this enchanting scenery, Sikkim boasts several renowned wildlife sanctuaries that are pivotal in preserving its unique biodiversity.<\/p><p>In this blog, we journeyed to uncover the magic of Sikkim&#8217;s famous wildlife sanctuaries. From the UNESCO World Heritage site of Khangchendzonga National Park to the vibrant blooms of Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, we&#8217;ll traverse the diverse landscapes and introduce you to the fascinating creatures that call these sanctuaries home. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned wildlife enthusiast or simply seeking a connection with nature,\u00a0<strong>Sikkim&#8217;s wildlife sanctuaries<\/strong>\u00a0offer an opportunity to witness Mother Nature&#8217;s finest creations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a12d325 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a12d325\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24a9bed\" data-id=\"24a9bed\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3953137 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3953137\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wildlife_Sanctuary_of_Sikkim\"><\/span>Wildlife Sanctuary of Sikkim :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c21454 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c21454\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a082b6\" data-id=\"7a082b6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc6b314 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bc6b314\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd692d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fd692d7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1824b9\" data-id=\"a1824b9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30c18cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30c18cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_Khangchendzonga_National_Park\"><\/span>1- Khangchendzonga National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58014b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58014b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Here are some details about Khangchendzonga National Park:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Khangchendzonga National Park is a national park and a biosphere reserve in Sikkim, India. It was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in July 2016, becoming India&#8217;s first &#8220;Mixed Heritage&#8221; site.<\/li><li>The park is named after the mountain Kangchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world at 8,586 meters (28,169 ft) tall.<\/li><li>The park is home to various animals, including the snow leopard, the red panda, the Himalayan tahr, the musk deer, the Himalayan serow, the leopard, the clouded leopard, and the black bear.<\/li><li>It also has a wide variety of plant life, including rhododendrons, oaks, and fir trees.<\/li><li>The park is a popular tourist destination accessible by road from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.<\/li><\/ul><p>The park is divided into three zones: the inner zone, the buffer zone, and the transition zone. The inner zone is the most protected and is only accessible to researchers and scientists. Most of the park&#8217;s tourism activities occur in the buffer zone. The transition zone is between the buffer zone and the outside world.<\/p><p>The park is home to several trekking trails, including the Goechala trek, one of the most popular treks in the Himalayas.<\/p><p>The park faces several threats, including climate change, deforestation, and poaching. The park authorities are working to address these threats and to conserve the park&#8217;s unique biodiversity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-040a929 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"040a929\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e92826\" data-id=\"8e92826\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdf27df elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"fdf27df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74e4e2b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74e4e2b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-906932a\" data-id=\"906932a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dacf027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dacf027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_Fambong_Lho_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span>2- Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edd9674 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edd9674\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Here are some details about Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim<\/li><li>It is contiguous with Khangchendzonga National Park and located around 30 km (19 mi) west of Gangtok.<\/li><li>It hosts a few small hamlets inside, namely Dikchu, Pangthang, and Mangan and is managed by State Forest Department.<\/li><li>The sanctuary is spread over an area of 51 km2 (20 sq mi) and has an elevation ranging between 1524 to 2749 metres (5001 to 9016 ft).<\/li><li>The sanctuary is home to various animals, including the red panda, the Himalayan black bear, the barking deer, the yellow-throated marten, and the Himalayan tahr.<\/li><li>It is also rich in flora with abundance of rhododendron and orchids.<\/li><li>The sanctuary is a popular tourist destination and is accessible by road from Gangtok.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Some of the things you can do in Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Trekking:<\/strong>\u00a0There are some trekking trails in the sanctuary, including the Tinjurey trek, which is a moderate trek that takes you to the highest point in the sanctuary.<\/li><li><strong>Birdwatching:<\/strong>\u00a0The sanctuary is home to various birds, including the rufous-headed hornbill, the laughingthrush, and the satyr tragopan.<\/li><li><strong>Wildlife viewing:<\/strong>\u00a0You can spot several animals in the sanctuary, including the red panda, the Himalayan black bear, and the Himalayan tahr.<\/li><li><strong>Nature photography:<\/strong>\u00a0The sanctuary is a beautiful place to take photos of the natural surroundings.<\/li><\/ul><p>The best time to visit Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons, when the weather is pleasant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-953f823 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"953f823\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a643ca\" data-id=\"3a643ca\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19c8cf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"19c8cf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-237e1fe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"237e1fe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-62f89af\" data-id=\"62f89af\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd7b5d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd7b5d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_Barsey_Rhododendron_Sanctuary\"><\/span>3- Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bddedc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bddedc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Here are some details about the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary is a protected area in the West Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is located at an altitude of 2,700 to 3,600 meters (8,858 to 11,811 ft).<\/li><li>The sanctuary was established in 1996 to protect the rhododendron trees, which bloom in March and April.<\/li><li>It is home to over 600 species of rhododendrons, making it one of the richest rhododendron sanctuaries in the world.<\/li><li>The sanctuary is also home to various other plants and animals, including the Himalayan tahr, the musk deer, and the red panda.<\/li><li>The sanctuary is a popular tourist destination and is accessible by road from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Some of the things you can do in Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Trekking:<\/strong>\u00a0There are several trekking trails in the sanctuary, including the Barsey Rhododendron Trek, a moderate trek that takes you through the heart of the sanctuary.<\/li><li><strong>Birdwatching:\u00a0<\/strong>The sanctuary is home to various birds, including the rufous-headed hornbill, the laughingthrush, and the satyr tragopan.<\/li><li><strong>Wildlife viewing:<\/strong>\u00a0You can spot several animals in the sanctuary, including the Himalayan tahr, the musk deer, and the red panda.<\/li><li><strong>Nature photography:<\/strong>\u00a0The sanctuary is a beautiful place to take photos of the natural surroundings.<\/li><\/ul><p>The best time to visit Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons, when the weather is pleasant and the rhododendrons are in bloom.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-358786c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"358786c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eee4b78\" data-id=\"eee4b78\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cc6228 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0cc6228\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7155486 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7155486\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc3b074\" data-id=\"dc3b074\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e60256 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e60256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_Shingba_Rhododendron_Sanctuary\"><\/span>4- Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeba665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eeba665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Here are some details about Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is a nature park in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is located in the Yumthang Valley of North Sikkim district, and is famous for its rhododendron trees, which bloom in March and April.<\/li><li>The sanctuary is spread over 43 ha (106.9 acres) and lies at an altitude of 3,048 to 4,575 m (10,000 to 14,993 ft).<\/li><li>It is home to over 40 species of rhododendrons, making it one of the richest rhododendron sanctuaries in the world.<\/li><li>The sanctuary is also home to various other plants and animals, including the Himalayan tahr, the musk deer, and the red panda.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Some of the things you can do in Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Trekking:<\/strong>\u00a0There are several trekking trails in the sanctuary, including the Yumthang Valley Trek, a moderate trek that takes you through the heart of the sanctuary.<\/li><li><strong>Birdwatching:\u00a0<\/strong>The sanctuary is home to various birds, including the rufous-headed hornbill, the laughingthrush, and the satyr tragopan.<\/li><li><strong>Wildlife viewing:\u00a0<\/strong>You can spot some animals in the sanctuary, including the Himalayan tahr, the musk deer, and the red panda.<\/li><li><strong>Nature photography:<\/strong>\u00a0The sanctuary is a beautiful place to take photos of the natural surroundings.<\/li><\/ul><p>The best time to visit Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons, when the weather is pleasant and the rhododendrons are in bloom.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d070ffb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d070ffb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e4a992\" data-id=\"4e4a992\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5975ba1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5975ba1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d91279e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d91279e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e50a4c\" data-id=\"7e50a4c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4db248 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4db248\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_Kyongnosla_Alpine_Sanctuary\"><\/span>5- Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-170a6b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"170a6b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Here are some details about Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in East Sikkim, India. It is located around 31 km (19 mi) east of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.<\/li><li>The sanctuary is spread over 31 km2 (12 sq mi) and has an elevation of 2,700 to 4,000 metres (8,858 to 13,123 ft).<\/li><li>The sanctuary is home to various animals, including the snow leopard, the Himalayan tahr, the monal pheasant, the blood pheasant, and the musk deer.<\/li><li>It is also rich in flora with abundance of rhododendron and orchids.<\/li><li>The sanctuary is a popular tourist destination accessible by road from Gangtok.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Some of the things you can do in Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Trekking: There are several trekking trails in the sanctuary, including the Kyongnosla Alpine Trek, a moderate trek that takes you through the heart of the sanctuary.<\/li><li>Birdwatching: The sanctuary is home to various birds, including the rufous-headed hornbill, the laughingthrush, and the satyr tragopan.<\/li><li>Wildlife viewing: You can spot some animals in the sanctuary, including the snow leopard, the Himalayan tahr, and the monal pheasant.<\/li><li>Nature photography: The sanctuary is a beautiful place to take photos of the natural surroundings.<\/li><\/ul><p>The best time to visit Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons, when the weather is pleasant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dd9fb90 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dd9fb90\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e25cf8c\" data-id=\"e25cf8c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52535e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"52535e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f510370 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f510370\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-56259f1\" data-id=\"56259f1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1783156 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1783156\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-_Pangolakha_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span>6- Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69a4225 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69a4225\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Here are some details about Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve in India&#8217;s Pakyong District of Sikkim. It is about 28 kilometres (17 mi) east of Rorathang and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) by road from Rangpo city.<\/li><li>The total notified area of the park is around 124 square kilometres (48 sq mi) while inside the wildlife sanctuary there are a few hamlets: Aritar, Dakline Lingtam, Phadamchen, Dzuluk, Gnathang Monastery Kupup. This wildlife sanctuary is linked to the forests of Neora Valley National Park of West Bengal and the forests of Samtse, Bhutan and Haa district Bhutan.<\/li><li>Altitudinal range of the sanctuary lies between 1,760 and 4,390 m (5,770 and 14,400 ft). Pangolakha range in the east separates Sikkim from its eastern neighboring country Bhutan. In contrast, it is linked through forest patches to the south with Neora Valley National Park in West Bengal. Some high altitude lakes are present there, including Lake Tsongmo, which act as a biodiversity hotspot for migratory birds. Rivers and their tributaries from the north are frozen from December to March; whereas they all flow with an enormous volume of water during rainy season from mid-April to mid-October.<\/li><li>The sanctuary was established in 2002 to protect the red panda, the state animal of Sikkim.<\/li><li>The sanctuary is also home to a variety of other animals, including the Himalayan tahr, the leopard, the clouded leopard, and the musk deer.<\/li><li>The sanctuary&#8217;s flora is also diverse, with over 500 species of plants, including rhododendrons, oaks, and fir trees.<\/li><li>The sanctuary is a popular tourist destination accessible by road from Gangtok.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Some of the things you can do in Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Trekking: There are some trekking trails in the sanctuary, including the Pangolakha Trek, which is a moderate trek that takes you through the heart of the sanctuary.<\/li><li>Birdwatching: The sanctuary is home to various birds, including the rufous-headed hornbill, the laughingthrush, and the satyr tragopan.<\/li><li>Wildlife viewing: You can spot many animals in the sanctuary, including the red panda, the Himalayan tahr, and the leopard.<\/li><li>Nature photography: The sanctuary is a beautiful place to take photos of the natural surroundings.<\/li><\/ul><p>The best time to visit Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons, when the weather is pleasant and the rhododendrons are in bloom.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-48c318c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"48c318c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c82df1a\" data-id=\"c82df1a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42092c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"42092c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1906684 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1906684\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cd149d0\" data-id=\"cd149d0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bf8171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bf8171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-_Tendong_Hill_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span>7- Tendong Hill Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f1ce3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f1ce3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tendong Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in the South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is spread over an area of 255 hectares (630 acres) and has an elevation ranging between 2,200 to 3,000 meters (7,220 to 9,840 ft).\u00a0<\/p><p>The sanctuary was established in 1997 to protect the red panda, the state animal of Sikkim. The sanctuary is also home to various other animals, including the Himalayan tahr, the leopard, the clouded leopard, and the musk deer.<\/p><p>The sanctuary&#8217;s flora is also diverse, with over 500 species of plants, including rhododendrons, oaks, and fir trees.<\/p><p>The sanctuary is a popular tourist destination and is accessible by road from Namchi.<\/p><p><strong>Some of the things you can do in Tendong Hill Wildlife Sanctuary include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Trekking:<\/strong>\u00a0There is a 6-km trek to the top of Tendong Hill, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.<\/li><li><strong>Birdwatching:<\/strong>\u00a0The sanctuary is home to various birds, including the rufous-headed hornbill, the laughingthrush, and the satyr tragopan.<\/li><li><strong>Wildlife viewing:<\/strong>\u00a0You can spot many animals in the sanctuary, including the red panda, the Himalayan tahr, and the leopard.<\/li><li><strong>Nature photography:\u00a0<\/strong>The sanctuary is a beautiful place to take photos of the natural surroundings.<\/li><\/ul><p>The best time to visit Tendong Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons, when the weather is pleasant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-891794e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"891794e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1c3745\" data-id=\"e1c3745\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff318e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ff318e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5d7cc0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5d7cc0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8961f58\" data-id=\"8961f58\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ded64f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ded64f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-_Maenam_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span>8- Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-404dbc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"404dbc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Ravangla, near Namchi City in the Namchi district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is spread over 36.34 square kilometers (14 square miles).\u00a0<\/p><p>The literal meaning of maenam-la is &#8220;treasure-house of medicines&#8221;, and the sanctuary&#8217;s flora is rich in several medicinal plants. Established in 1987, Maenam wildlife sanctuary lies 34 kilometres (21 mi) from Namchi City, the district headquarter, 65 kilometres (40 mi) southwest of the state capital Gangtok and is a popular tourist destination.<\/p><p>The sanctuary is home to a variety of animals, including the red panda, the Himalayan tahr, the leopard, the clouded leopard, the barking deer, the Himalayan serow, the common hill partridge, the blood pheasant, and the Blue necked Pita.<\/p><p>The sanctuary is also home to some medicinal plants, including the saussurea costus, the aconitum heterophyllum, and the podophyllum hexandrum.<\/p><p>The sanctuary is a popular tourist destination and is accessible by road from Gangtok.<\/p><p><strong>Some of the things you can do in Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Trekking: There are a number of trekking trails in the sanctuary, including the Maenam Gompa Trek, which is a moderate trek that takes you through the heart of the sanctuary.<\/li><li>Birdwatching: The sanctuary is home to a variety of birds, including the rufous-headed hornbill, the laughingthrush, and the satyr tragopan.<\/li><li>Wildlife viewing: You can spot a number of animals in the sanctuary, including the red panda, the Himalayan tahr, and the leopard.<\/li><li>Nature photography: The sanctuary is a beautiful place to take photos of the natural surroundings.<\/li><\/ul><p>The best time to visit Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons, when the weather is pleasant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e37b3f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e37b3f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d25e9d\" data-id=\"5d25e9d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b50a088 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b50a088\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0c90143 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0c90143\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d57d98\" data-id=\"9d57d98\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d32a23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d32a23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-_Shyangboche_Sangachoeling_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span>9- Shyangboche (Sangachoeling) Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01942a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01942a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shyangboche (Sangachoeling) Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in the eastern part of Sikkim, India. It is spread over an area of 51 km2 (20 sq mi) and has an elevation of 1,524 to 2,749 metres (5,001 to 9,016 ft).\u00a0<\/p><p>The sanctuary was established in 1983 to protect the red panda, the state animal of Sikkim. The sanctuary is also home to various other animals, including the Himalayan tahr, the leopard, the clouded leopard, the barking deer, the Himalayan serow, and the common hill partridge.<\/p><p>The flora of the sanctuary is also diverse, with over 500 species of plants, including rhododendrons, oaks, and fir trees.<\/p><p>The sanctuary is a popular tourist destination accessible by road from Gangtok.<\/p><p><strong>Some of the things you can do in Shyangboche (Sangachoeling) Wildlife Sanctuary include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Trekking: There are many trekking trails in the sanctuary, including the Tinjurey trek, which is a moderate trek that takes you to the highest point in the sanctuary.<\/li><li>Birdwatching: The sanctuary is home to various birds, including the rufous-headed hornbill, the laughingthrush, and the satyr tragopan.<\/li><li>Wildlife viewing: You can spot many animals in the sanctuary, including the red panda, the Himalayan tahr, and the leopard.<\/li><li>Nature photography: The sanctuary is a beautiful place to take photos of the natural surroundings.<\/li><\/ul><p>The best time to visit Shyangboche (Sangachoeling) Wildlife Sanctuary is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) seasons, when the weather is pleasant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89d5ccb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89d5ccb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e20d36\" data-id=\"8e20d36\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16e3ffb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"16e3ffb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c8740f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c8740f0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8510780\" data-id=\"8510780\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31154ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31154ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Note\"><\/span>Final Note:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bb4b5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bb4b5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These sanctuaries are not merely places of natural beauty but symbols of hope and resilience. They remind us of the importance of preserving our planet&#8217;s ecological balance, protecting endangered species, and nurturing the fragile ecosystems that sustain life.<\/p><p>Visiting Sikkim&#8217;s wildlife sanctuaries isn&#8217;t just a journey into the heart of nature; it&#8217;s an invitation to become stewards of our planet. It&#8217;s a call to protect and cherish the wild for generations.<\/p><p>As you bid adieu to this virtual exploration of Sikkim&#8217;s wild wonders, remember that the magic of these sanctuaries is not confined to words and images. It awaits you in the forest&#8217;s depths, the rustling of leaves, and the whispers of the wind. So, when the time is right, pack your bags, embark on an adventure, and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Sikkim&#8217;s famous wildlife sanctuaries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c93569c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c93569c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-544d771\" data-id=\"544d771\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75d3cef elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"75d3cef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5646801922407630\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3372357778\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sikkim Wildlife Sanctuary : Nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, the northeastern Indian<a class=\"moretag button\"  href=\"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/top-9-famous-wildlife-sanctuary-in-sikkim\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4138,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[357],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4144"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4144"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4144\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4944,"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4144\/revisions\/4944"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4144"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4144"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorenationalpark.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4144"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}