Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, Protected area in West Kameng district, India.
The Sessa Orchid Sanctuary spans 100 square kilometers in the Himalayan foothills, featuring deep gorges, valleys, and peaks at altitudes between 900 and 3,250 meters.
The establishment of the Orchid Research and Development Centre in 1989 near Tipi marked a turning point in the scientific study of orchids in this region.
The Bugun, Aka, Miji, and Sherdukpen tribes maintain traditional connections to the lands surrounding the sanctuary, contributing to the preservation of local ecosystems.
Visitors can access the sanctuary through developed trekking routes, with accommodation available at Forest Rest Houses in Tipi and PWD Inspection Bungalows in Bhalukpong.
The protected area houses over 200 orchid varieties across 80 species, including seven endemic types and twelve rare specimens from different botanical families.
Location: West Kameng district
Inception: 1989
GPS coordinates: 27.20000,92.50000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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