Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve in the
Namchi
Namchi is a city and the administrative headquarter of the Namchi district in the Indian state of Sikkim. The appellation Namchi means ''Sky (Nam) High (Chi)'' in Sikkimese.
Geography
Namchi is located at . It has an average elevation of .
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district of the Indian state of
Sikkim
Sikkim (; ) is a state in Northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Province No. 1 of Nepal in the west and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to the Silig ...
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 southwest 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 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 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 (Protection) ...
References
Wildlife sanctuaries in Sikkim
Namchi district
Protected areas established in 1987
1987 establishments in Sikkim
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