Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary
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| Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Location within Sikkim  Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary (India) | |
 Interactive map of Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary | |
| Location | Gangtok district, India |
| Nearest city | Gangtok |
| Coordinates | 27°22′37″N 88°44′28″E / 27.377°N 88.741°E[1] |
| Area | 31 km2 (12 mi2) |
| Established | 1977 |
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is a nature reserve in Gangtok district, Sikkim, India. It is situated around the area adjoining Lake Tsomgo and covers an area of about 31 km2 (12 sq mi). It harbours orchids and rhododendrons interspersed among tall junipers and taller silver firs.[2]
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary is part of the Sacred Himalayan Landscape.[3][4]
