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A bout Fombong Lho
Sanctuary
This is located about 20 kilometers from Gangtok and covers an area of
about 5,200 hectares above the road between Singtam and Dikchu with
the highest point at a place called Tinjure at 7,000 ft. where a
wooden observation tower of the Forest Department exists. The
Sanctuary is the home of Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, Civet cat
and many varieties of birds and butterflies. The Binturong or Bear-Cat
(Arctictis binturong) is a rare civet reported from here.
Note : Entry to Sanctuary is permitted by the Chief Wildlife
Warden, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok |