Fambong Lho Sanctuary

Located 20 km away from Gangtok, covering 5200 hectares of forest, and elevation ranging between 1524 to 2749 meters, lies Fambong Lho Sanctuary. Fambong Lho is ideal for birdwatching as it shelters birds species like the endangered Rufous-headed hornbill and laughing thrush. The sanctuary is also rich in animals like red panda, barking deer, yellow-throated marten, and Himalayan brown bear, and in flora with an abundance of rhododendron and orchids. Quite close to the capital Gangtok. One can easily add sightseeing to their itinerary. The best to visit Fambong Lho Sanctuary is the summer when the Rhododendrons are in full bloom and the animals are out in the open to enjoy the pleasant weather.