Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Protected nature reserve in Haa District, Bhutan
The Torsa Strict Nature Reserve spans 609 square kilometers across western Bhutan, featuring landscapes from temperate forests to alpine meadows at elevations between 1400 and 4800 meters.
The Royal Government of Bhutan established this conservation area in 1993 and renamed it to Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve in 2014 to honor King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
The reserve maintains its natural state without permanent human settlements, reflecting Bhutan's commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development principles.
Access to the reserve remains restricted to researchers and conservation specialists who study the diverse ecosystems and monitor the populations of rare species.
The reserve contains the only endemic white poppy species in Bhutan and serves as a protected habitat for snow leopards, red pandas, and rufous-necked hornbills.
Location: Haa District
Location: Samtse District
Inception: 1993
GPS coordinates: 27.32944,89.06333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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