Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary
| Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
  Location in Sikkim, India | |
| Location | South Sikkim, Sikkim |
| Nearest city | Ravangla |
| Coordinates | 27°20′17″N 88°23′08″E / 27.338032°N 88.385591°ECoordinates: 27°20′17″N 88°23′08″E / 27.338032°N 88.385591°E |
| Area | 36.34 km2 |
| Established | 1969 |
| Governing body | Government of India, Government of Sikkim |
Maenama Wildlife Sanctuary, is a wildlife reserve in the South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim covering an area of around 35 square kilometres (14 sq mi). 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 65 kilometres (40 mi) south of the state capital Gangtok 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 22 kilometres (14 mi) 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.[1]
See also[]
- Wildlife sanctuaries of India
References[]
- ^ "India's first wildlife skywalk to come up in Sikkim". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- An article named Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary in the Hindu dated 29 May 2006
- Wildlife sanctuaries in Sikkim
- South Sikkim district
- Protected areas established in 1987
- 1987 establishments in Sikkim
- Sikkim geography stubs