Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Protected wildlife sanctuary in Trashigang District, Bhutan
The sanctuary spans 742 square kilometers across three ranges, with elevations varying from 1,500 to 4,500 meters above sea level.
The establishment of Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in 2003 marked a significant step in protecting eastern Bhutan's temperate forests and endangered species.
The Brokpa people living near the sanctuary maintain their traditional practices, including specific clothing, festivals, and agricultural methods.
Visitors require permits and local guides to access the sanctuary, and the best periods for exploration fall between March and May or September and November.
The sanctuary houses the eastern blue pine and several plant species found nowhere else, including the Meconopsis merakensis flower.
Location: Trashigang District
Inception: 2003
GPS coordinates: 27.32481,91.95621
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:33
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