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{{Infobox protected area<br />
| name = Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary<br />
| iucn_category = IV<br />
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| map = India Mizoram#India<br />
| map_caption = Location in Mizoram, India<br />
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| nearest_city = Lunglei<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|23|7|24|N|92|56|48|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
| area_km2 = 35.75<br />
| established = 2000<br />
| governing_body = Department of Environment & Forest, Government of Mizoram<br />
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'''Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary''' is a [[List of wildlife sanctuaries of India|wildlife sanctuary]] in the [[Lunglei district]] of the Indian state of [[Mizoram]]. The sanctuary covers about 35.75 km<sup>2</sup>. <ref name="ForestDept">{{cite web |title=Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://forest.mizoram.gov.in/page/khawnglung-wildlife-sanctuary |website=Forest Department, Government of Mizoram |access-date=2025-11-28}}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
The area now known as Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary was originally occupied by a village on Khawnglung Mountain, whose steep cliffs formed a natural fortress. According to local legend and historical accounts, the village became the site of violent feuds among regional chieftains (Sailo chiefs) during the mid-19th century. These conflicts culminated in a massacre and the eventual destruction and abandonment of the settlement. <ref name="IncredibleIndia">{{cite web<br />
| title = Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary<br />
| website = Incredible India Digital Portal<br />
| url = https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/mizoram/lunglei/khawnglung-wildlife-sanctuary<br />
| access-date = 29 November 2025<br />
}}</ref><br />
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The sanctuary was declared around the year 2000 under the Wildlife provisions of the state. It is administered by the Department of Environment & Forest, Government of Mizoram. Nearby fringe villages include Pangzawl, Rawpui, Bungtlang, Sialsir, Lungchhuan, and Chawntui. <ref name="LungleiDistrict">{{cite web |title=Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://lunglei.nic.in/tourist-place/khawnglung-wildllife-sanctuary/ |website=Lunglei District, Government of Mizoram |access-date=2025-11-28}}</ref><br />
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==Geography and Location==<br />
The sanctuary lies in the hilly terrain of southern Mizoram. The geographic coordinates — 23°07′–23°09′ N, 92°52′–92°54′ E — are based on official state-forest documentation. <ref name="LungleiDistrict"/><ref name="ForestDept"/> <br />
The terrain consists of steep slopes, ridges and hill-forest typical of the subtropical / semi-evergreen forests of the region.<br />
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==Flora & Fauna==<br />
A Survey have recorded high diversity of pteridophytes (33 species) in the sanctuary. <ref name="Verma2014">{{cite journal |last=Verma |first=Durgesh |title=Pteridophytes of Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Mizoram, India |journal=Indian Journal of Forestry |year=2014 |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264441439_Pteridophytes_of_Khawnglung_Wildlife_Sanctuary_Mizoram_India |access-date=2025-11-28}}</ref><br />
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The sanctuary provides habitat to various mammals and birds typical of northeastern Indian hill forests. Reported mammals include [[hoolock gibbon]], barking deer, sambar deer, wild boar and leopard. The region is also noted for its avifauna, making it of interest for birdwatching. <ref name="IncredibleIndia" /><br />
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An eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) notification for Khawnglung has been issued by the central government; the notification outlines buffer-zone regulations around the sanctuary to help conserve its biodiversity and prevent incompatible development. <ref name="MOEF_ESZ">{{cite web |title=Notification: Eco-sensitive Zone around Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary |url=https://moef.gov.in/uploads/2019/10/khawanglung.pdf |website=Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India |format=PDF |access-date=2025-11-28}}</ref><br />
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==Access and Tourism==<br />
The sanctuary is accessible by road from the state capital (Aizawl) via Lunglei — about 160–170 km by road according to tourism sources. Best visiting season is generally October–March when weather is more favourable. <ref name="MizoramTourism">{{cite web |title=Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary – Mizoram Tourism |url=https://mizoramtourism.com/top-destination/80 |website=Mizoram Tourism |access-date=2025-11-28}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary]]<br />
* [[Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Mizoram]] <br />
[[Category:Protected areas established in 2000]] <br />
[[Category:Lunglei district]]</div>Brandon81T