MDP On Topic Sikkim

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA ONGC
PANVEL
TOPIC - National Park , Sanctuaries and
Biosphere Reserve in Sikkim
SUBJECT - Science
NAME – Shivam sonawane
CLASS - 9 A
ROLL NO. - 9147
TEACHER’S NAME - Jyoti Gade
INTRODUCTION
Sikkim is least populous and second smallest
among the Indian states. Sikkim is notable for
its biodiversity, including alpine and
subtropical climates, as well as being a host
to Kanchenjunga, the highest peak in India
and third highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital
and largest city is Gangtok
LIST OF WILDLIFE PROTECTED
AREAS IN SIKKIM
Wildlife Protected Areas in Sikkim Area Remarks
(in sq. km)
Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP) - 1784.00 Declared in 1977 and extended in 1997
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary 104.00 Declared in 1996
Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary 51.76 Declared in 1984 and boundary redefined in 2010
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary 31.00 Declared in 1984 as 401.05 ha and extended to 31
sq km in 1992 and then boundary redefined in
2012
Maenam Wildlfie Sanctuary 35.34 Declared in 1987 and boundary redefined in 2012
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary 128.00 Declared in 2000 and notified in 2002
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary 43.00 Declared in 1984 as 32.50 ha and extended to 43
sq km in 1993 and then boundary redefined in
2012
Kitam Bird Sanctuary 6.00 Declared in 2005
Sling Dong Faireanum 0.06 Declared in 2008
Orchid Conservation Reserve
NATIONAL PARKS ,SANCTUARIES
AND BIOSPHERE RESERVE IN
SIKKIM
Sikkim has 3330.28 sq km i.e 46.93% of State’s total geographical area as Protected Area
with 1 National Park including the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve and 7 Wildlife
Sanctuaries.Also, each of the Protected Area (1 National Park and 7 Wildlife Sanctuaries)
Sl No 1 to 8 has its Eco-Sensitive Zone declared ranging from 25 meters to 200 meters
around the outer boundary. As on date, Sikkim has the highest State-wise percentage of
30.77% of its total geographical area as Protected Area Network (excluding KBR) in the
Country.
NATIONAL PARK IN SIKKIM
Khangchendzonga National Park -
Khangchendzonga National Park, also Kanchenjunga
Biosphere Reserve, is a national park and a biosphere
reserve located in Sikkim, India. It was inscribed to
the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in July 2016,
becoming the first "Mixed Heritage" site of India. It was
included in the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere
Programme. The park is named after the
mountain Kangchenjunga, which is the third-highest peak
in the world at 8,586 m (28,169 ft) tall. The total area of
the park is 849.5 km2 (328.0 sq mi).
2: FAMBONG LHO SANCTUARY - Fambong Lho Wildlife
Sanctuary is a 51 km2 (20 sq mi) large wildlife sanctuary
in Gangtok district of the state of Sikkim in India. It is
contiguous with Khangchendzonga National Park and
located around 30 km (19 mi) west of Gangtok. It hosts a
few small hamlets inside, namely Dikchu, Pangthang,
and Mangan and is managed by State Forest Department.
3: MAENAM SANCTUARY - Maenam Wildlife

Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve located in Ravangla,
near Namchi City in the Namchi 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 34
kilometres (21 mi) from Namchi City, the district
headquarter, 65 kilometres (40 mi) southwest of the state
capital Gangtok and is a popular tourist destination
4: KYONGNOSLA ALPINE SANCTUARY - Kyongnosla
Alpine Sanctuary is a nature reserve in Gangtok
district, Sikkim, India. It is situated around the area adjoining
the Tsomgo (Changu) lake along the Nathula Road. Located
about 31 km (19 mi) east of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim,
this sanctuary covers an area of about 31 km2 (12 sq mi), and
extends from the "15th Mile" police check point up to and
along the ridges bordering the Rong Chu Valley and Lake
Tsomgo.
Rich in both flora and fauna, rare, endangered
ground orchids and rhododendrons interspersed among
tall junipers and taller silver firs are among the important
plants present.[2] Rhododendron niveum (the State Tree of
Sikkim) and Cypripedium tibeticum (the ground slipper orchid),
which is on the verge of extinction, have also been introduced
here.
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is part of the Sacred Himalayan
Landscape.
The best time to visit the sanctuary is in May, June, October
and November, when the climate is pleasant, dry and warm.
SANCTUARIES IN SIKKIM
1: VARSEY RHODODENDRON SANCTUARY -
The Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary or Barsey
Rhododendron Sanctuary occupies 104 km2 in
the Singalila Range in western Sikkim. It borders
on Nepal to the west, and on the state of West
Bengal to the south across the Rambong Khola
stream. The rhododendrons bloom during March
and April.
5: PANGOLKHA SANCTUARY - Pangolakha Wildlife
Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve in the Pakyong District of
the state of Sikkim in India. It is about 28 kilometres
(17 mi) east of Rorathang and about 40 kilometres
(25 mi) by road from Rangpo city. The total notified area
of the park is around 124 square kilometres (48 sq mi)
while inside the wildlife sanctuary there are a few
hamlets: Aritar, Dakline Lingtam,Phadamchen
Dzuluk, Gnathang Monastery Kupup. This wildlife
sanctuary is linked to the forests of Neore Valley National
Park of West Bengal as well as forests
of Samtse, Bhutan and Haa district Bhutan. The area that
comes under this biosphere has been declared in 1999
as a wildlife sanctuary under biogeographic province
category 2C.
BIOSPHERE RESERVE IN SIKKIM
Khangchendzonga biosphere reserve is Located in the
state of Sikkim, bordering Nepal to the west and Tibet
(China) to the north-west, this biosphere reserve is one of
the highest ecosystems in the world, reaching elevations of
1,220 to 8,586 metres above sea level. The site is one of
the world’s 34 biodiversity hotspots. It includes vast natural
forests that support high species diversity with high levels of
endemism. The main economic activities are agricultural
and horticultural crops, mal husbandry, fish, dairy and
poultry farming.
CONCLUSION
So the above slides shows that how many types

of National Park, Sanctuaries, and biosphere
Reserve are situated in Sikkim and the
Geographical condition of these Wildlife
Heritages. Hope you enjoyed this slides and will
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