Yangoupokpi - Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
About Yangoupokpi - Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
Far From City: 26 kms from city center
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About Yangoupokpi - Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
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Flora
Many rare varieties of wild orchid grow here, most of them unknown to the world at large. Other trees forming the forest cover are Dipterocarpus turbinatus (Gurjan), Tectona grandis (Teak), Melanorrhoea Usitata (Burmese Lacquer), Terminalia Chebula (Black Myrobalan), Emblica Officinalis (Indian Gooseberry), Cedrella toona (Indian Cedar), Quercus spp (Oak), Bauhinea, Dillenia, and different varieties of bamboos.
Fauna
The wildlife sanctuary is home to 42 mammal, 74 bird, 29 reptile, 6 amphibian, and 86 fish species.
Hoolock gibbon, the only variety of Ape in India is found here.
Other animal species sighted here are the Barking deer, Bison, Sambar, Leopard, Migratory Indian elephant, Pangolin, Jackal, Wild boar, Bear, Jungle cat, Flying Squirrel, Serow, Martens, Serow, and Stump tailed macaque.
Snow Leopards and Golden Cats, which make rare appearances during the night, are also found here.
Around the border area, the extremely rare Malayan Sun Bear can also be found.
A whole lot of birds fly around the jungle, including Jungle fowl, Hawk, Parakeet, Green pigeon, Mrs. Humes barred backed pheasant, Blyths tragopan; Owl, Green peacock, Wild pigeon, Hornbills, Cuckoo, Indian drongo, and Myna.
Many reptiles also ramble about in the sanctuary, such as Tortoise, Viper, Cobra, Krait, Land Monitor Lizard, Rat Snake, Varanus, Green Snake, and Buff Striped Keelback.
Some amphibians found here are the Indian Bullfrog, Tree Frog, and Common Toad.
Best time to visit Yangoupokpi - Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
October to April
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Where to Stay
Finding an accommodation is easy as a number of guest houses can be found near the area.
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