Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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| (Meitei: Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Lamlak-ki Saa-Ngaa Ngaak Senpham) | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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 Interactive map of Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Chandel district, Manipur |
| Nearest city | Imphal |
| Coordinates | 24°19′N 94°14′E / 24.32°N 94.23°E |
| Area | 184.80 km2 (71.35 sq mi) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Governing body | Government of Manipur |
Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary (Meitei: Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Lamlak-ki Saa-Ngaa Ngaak Senpham) is an Indo-Burma wildlife sanctuary in Chandel district of Manipur. It is in the Indo-Myanmar border about 110 km from Imphal. It has an area of 184.80 square kilometers.[1][2][3]
The ecosystem of this wildlife sanctuary is unique and vibrant. It represents the Indo-Myanmar biological diversity (Indo-Burma). It is because of the strategic location of the wildlife sanctuary in the meeting point of the two major geographical zones, India and Myanmar (Burma).[4]
Fauna
Hoolock gibbon (Meitei: "Yongmoo" or "Yongmu") is the only ape species found in India. It lives in this wildlife sanctuary. Others include wild bear (Meitei: Lamlakki Sawom), Himalayan Black Bear (Meitei: Himalayagi Amuba Sawom), Malayan Sun Bear (Meitei: Malayagi Numit Sawom), Slow loris (Meitei: "Yong Ikaithibi") or (Meitei: "Loudraubi"), Stump-tailed macaque, Serow, Indian Civet cat, Common otter (Eurasian otter), pangolin, leopard (Meitei: Kabokkei). Sometimes, elephants (Meitei: Shamu) also migrated from the Indo-Myanmar border.[4][7]
Visiting seasons
The best season to visit the sanctuary is from October to April. The best time to visit is during the early morning.[4]
Rest houses
There are some rest houses in and around the sanctuary. These are: (1) Forest Rest House, Moreh, (2) Indo-Myanmar Trade Center Rest House, Moreh, (3) Transit Camp at Wildlife Office, Moreh.[4]
