Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, Protected wildlife sanctuary in East Sikkim district, India
The 31-square-kilometer sanctuary contains tall junipers, silver firs, and numerous species of rhododendrons at an elevation of 4000 meters.
The Indian government established Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary in 1977 to protect the local biodiversity and prevent the exploitation of natural resources.
Local communities near the sanctuary maintain traditional practices of sustainable resource management and contribute to conservation education programs.
Visitors need permits from the Sikkim Forest Department to enter the sanctuary, which remains open during May, June, October, and November.
The sanctuary houses the Rhododendron niveum, designated as the State Tree of Sikkim, alongside rare ground orchids like Cypripedium tibeticum.
Location: East Sikkim district
Inception: 1977
Elevation above the sea: 4,000 m
GPS coordinates: 27.37700,88.74100
Latest update: April 16, 2025 06:43
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