Fambong Lho Sanctuary

Fambong Lho Sanctuary is located about 20 kilometres from Gangtok and covers an area of about 5200 hectares above the road between Singtam and Dikchu with the highest point at a place called Tinjure 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. Fambong Lho is ideal for birdwatching as it shelters birds species like endangered rufous-headed hornbill and laughingthrush. The sanctuary is also rich in animals like red panda, barking deer, yellow-throated marten, and Himalayan brown bear, and in flora with abundance of rhododendron and orchids.

Best Time To Visit

Best Time To Visit

April to July, when the Rhododendrons are in full bloom.

Timings

Timings

Morning 8 AM to 3 PM