Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Protected area in Mangan district, India
The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary spans 43 square kilometers at altitudes between 3048 and 4575 meters in the Lachung Valley of Sikkim.
The Ministry of Environment and Forests of India established this protected sanctuary in 1984 to conserve the local rhododendron species and wildlife.
The sanctuary forms part of the Sacred Himalayan Landscape, reflecting the regional connection between nature conservation and traditional mountain heritage.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary through taxi services from Gangtok, with the journey taking approximately seven hours through mountain roads.
The sanctuary contains forty different rhododendron species alongside flora such as saxifrages, potentillas, aconites, primulas, poppies, and gentians.
Location: Mangan district
GPS coordinates: 27.84111,88.73917
Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:46
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