Sessa Orchid Sanctuary | |
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wildlife sanctuary | |
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  Sessa Orchid Sanctuary Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India  Sessa Orchid Sanctuary Sessa Orchid Sanctuary (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°12′N 92°30′E / 27.2°N 92.5°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District | West Kameng |
| Established | 1989 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 100 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AR |
| Nearest city | Bomdila |
| IUCN category | IV |
| Governing body | Secretary (Political), Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Website:SESSA ORCHID SANCTUARY & NURSERY | |
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is a 100 km2 protected area of India in the Himalayan foothills in Bhalukpong Forest Division of West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh. It conjoins Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary to the southwest. It is a part of the Kameng Protected Area Complex (KPAC), which is an Elephant Reserve. See map. The department of Environment & Forests has developed trekking routes for visitors to enjoy the natural habitats of orchids. There are deep gorges and valleys, high peaks and rugged terrain that are rewarding for nature lovers and adventure tourists. A nursery includes representative specimens of various orchid species of the sanctuary and a demonstration farm of Cymbidium hybrids for cut-flower production. Most of Sessa has traditionally been claimed by the Bugun tribe as part of their territory.