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{{short description|Wildlife reserve in Sikkim, India}} | {{short description|Wildlife reserve in Sikkim, India}} | ||
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| name = Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary | |||
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| map = India Sikkim | |||
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| map_caption = Location in Sikkim, India | |||
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| location = [[South Sikkim District|South Sikkim]], [[Sikkim]] | |||
| nearest_city = [[Ravangla]] | |||
| coordinates = {{coords|27.338032|88.385591|display=inline, title}} | |||
| area = 36.34 km2 | |||
| established = 1969 | |||
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| governing_body = [[Government of India]], [[Government of Sikkim]] | |||
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'''Maenama Wildlife Sanctuary''', is a wildlife reserve in the [[South Sikkim]] district of the Indian state of [[Sikkim]] covering an area of around {{convert|35|km2}}. 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 [[Herbal medicine|medicinal value]]. Established in 1987, Maenam wildlife sanctuary lies {{convert|65|km}} south of the state capital [[Gangtok]] and is a popular tourist destination. | '''Maenama Wildlife Sanctuary''', is a wildlife reserve in the [[South Sikkim]] district of the Indian state of [[Sikkim]] covering an area of around {{convert|35|km2}}. 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 [[Herbal medicine|medicinal value]]. Established in 1987, Maenam wildlife sanctuary lies {{convert|65|km}} south of the state capital [[Gangtok]] and is a popular tourist destination. | ||
Latest revision as of 03:38, 24 October 2021
| Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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  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°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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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
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