Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News
Recently, a forest fire continued to rage inside Sikkim’s Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary along the Indo-China border at an altitude of 13,000 feet.
About Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: It is located in the state of Sikkim.
- It is connected to the forests of Bhutan and Neora Valley National Park in West Bengal.
- The Pangolakha Range, extending below the Chola Range, separates Sikkim from Bhutan.
- Vegetation: It has typical alpine-temperate-subtropic vegetation.
- Lakes: It features high-altitude lakes, including Lake Tsongmo which is a biodiversity hotspot for migratory birds.
- Rivers: Important Rivers like Rangpo and Jaldhaka originate from nearby lakes within the sanctuary.
- Flora: Rhododendron, Silver Fir, Juniper forest and associated ground flora, moss-filled oak forests.
- Fauna: Tiger, Leopard , Takin, Red Panda, Musk Deer etc.
Source: TH
Last updated on February, 2026
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