About Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Location: It is located in the state of Sikkim.
- It is connected to the forests of Bhutan and Neora Valley National Park in West Bengal.
- The Pangolakha Range, extending below the Chola Range, separates Sikkim from Bhutan.
- Vegetation: It has typical alpine-temperate-subtropic vegetation.
- Lakes: It features high-altitude lakes, including Lake Tsongmo which is a biodiversity hotspot for migratory birds.
- Rivers: Important Rivers like Rangpo and Jaldhaka originate from nearby lakes within the sanctuary.
- Flora: Rhododendron, Silver Fir, Juniper forest and associated ground flora, moss-filled oak forests.
- Fauna: It is home to a diverse range of charismatic species, including red pandas, snow leopards, Himalayan musk deer, Himalayan goral, and Himalayan black bears.
