Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary

Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
पाङ्लखा
Location in Sikkim, India
LocationPakyong District, Sikkim
Nearest cityRangpo
Coordinates27°20′N 88°46′E / 27.34°N 88.76°E / 27.34; 88.76
Area124 km2 (48 sq mi)
Established2002
Governing bodyGovernment of India, Government of Sikkim

Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary encompassing an area of 124 km2 (48 sq mi) in the Pakyong District of the Indian state of Sikkim. It was established in 2002 and includes the hamlets of Aritar, Dakline Lingtam, Phadamchen, Dzuluk, Gnathang Monastery Kupup. It is about 28 km (17 mi) east of Rorathang and about 40 km (25 mi) by road from Rangpo city.

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