Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary

A must visit place for all nature enthusiasts, the Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its varieties of both flora and fauna. Located conveniently about 20 km from Gangtok, Fambong Lho lies between Singtam and Dikchu. The wildlife sanctuary is also home to a variety of rare species of plants and animals like red panda, Himalayan bear, rhododendrons, barking deer, yellow-throated marten, takin and others. Tinjure is the sanctuary’s highest point at 7,000 feet. It has a wooden observation deck managed by the forest department.You can also go up to the Chuli hamlet (which has a trekker’s hut) located at the highest point of the sanctuary.