Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary: Sikkim’s High-Altitude IBA
Why in the news
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary was in the news as a high-altitude reserve of ecological and strategic importance on India’s eastern Himalayan edge.
Key facts
- Status: protected area and designated Important Bird Area (IBA).
- Location: East Sikkim, Eastern Himalayas.
- Part of the Eastern Himalayas biodiversity hotspot.
Neighbouring regions
| Direction | Neighbour |
|---|---|
| East | Bhutan |
| North | China (Tibet Autonomous Region), via the Nathu La-Jelep La corridor |
| South | Extends towards West Bengal and links with Neora Valley National Park |
Three biomes
- Eurasian High Montane (Alpine and Tibetan).
- Sino-Himalayan Temperate Forest.
- Sino-Himalayan Subtropical Forest.
Exam angle
- District: East Sikkim; tag: IBA.
- Linked park in West Bengal: Neora Valley National Park.