Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary

Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary
Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary
Old log house at Golitar inside Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary
Location in Sikkim, India
LocationGangtok district, Sikkim
Nearest cityGangtok
Coordinates27°18′40.68″N 88°32′1.2″E / 27.3113000°N 88.533667°E / 27.3113000; 88.533667
Area51.760 km2
Established1984
Governing bodyGovernment of India, Government of Sikkim

Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary (Devanagari: फाम्बोन्ग ल्हो) is a 51 km2 (20 sq mi) large wildlife sanctuary in Gangtok district of the state of Sikkim in India. It is contiguous with Khangchendzonga National Park and located around 30 km (19 mi) west of Gangtok. It hosts a few small hamlets inside, namely Dikchu, Pangthang, and Mangan and is managed by State Forest Department.