Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve located in
Ravangla
Rabong or Ravangla is a small town with an elevation of 8000 feet located, near Namchi City in the Namchi district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is connected by state highway to other major towns in the state and lies between Namchi, ...
, near
Namchi City in the
Namchi district
Namchi District is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its headquarters is at Namchi.
Geography
Namchi district lies at an altitude of 400 to 2000 metres and has a temperate climate for most of the year. Major urban centres include ...
of the
Indian state
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, for a total of 36 subnational entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into 800 districts and smaller administrative divisions by the respe ...
of
Sikkim
Sikkim ( ; ) is a States and union territories of India, state in northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Koshi Province of Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the ...
covering an area of around . The literal meaning of ''maenam-la'' is "treasure-house of medicines", and the flora of the sanctuary is rich in a number of plants of
medicinal value. Established in 1987, Maenam wildlife sanctuary lies 34 kilometres (21 mi) from
Namchi City, the district headquarter, southwest of the state capital
Gangtok
Gangtok (, ) is the capital and the most populous city of the Indian state of Sikkim. The seat of East Sikkim district, eponymous district, Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an elevation of . The city's population of 100 ...
and is a popular tourist destination.
Skywalk
The first wildlife skywalk in India will be constructed at Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. The state government of Sikkim proposed construction of the rope-way from Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary to a skywalk which will be built over the edge of the Bhalleydhunga steep face. There will be a rain shelter and public conveniences at the skywalk. The environment ministry has also approved the proposal, which will cost 5 billion Rupees.
See also
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Wildlife sanctuaries of India
A wildlife sanctuary in India is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or other interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide opportunities for study or research. The Wild Life (Pr ...
References
Wildlife sanctuaries in Sikkim
Namchi district
Protected areas established in 1987
1987 establishments in Sikkim
Protected areas of Sikkim
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