Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary

Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area in East Sikkim that covers steep mountainous terrain with forests changing at different elevations. The landscape transitions from subtropical and temperate zones at lower levels to alpine vegetation and exposed ridges higher up.

The sanctuary was established in 1984 as a protected area to safeguard the region's forest ecosystems. This decision reflected growing efforts across India to preserve mountain habitats from environmental damage.

Communities in nearby villages have lived in these mountains for generations, and their presence shapes how the sanctuary edges are used and maintained. Local paths and settlements form a lived boundary between human activity and protected forest.

Visitors enter the sanctuary on foot using trails that start from neighboring villages, and the terrain involves steady uphill walking. The best time to visit is during warmer months when paths are dry and more accessible.

The sanctuary sits where two major ecological zones meet, bringing together animal species from both northern and southern Asia. This creates a rare opportunity to encounter very different wildlife and forest types within the same area.

Location: East Sikkim district

Inception: 1984

GPS coordinates: 27.31130,88.53367

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25