FORESTS, ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Government of Sikkim

North Sikkim is the largest and beautiful district of Sikkim. The natural beauty of the place is vast and beyond any explanation. North Sikkim is like a stupendous stairway leading from Western Border of the Tibetan Plateau down to the low lying area of Dikchu. Because of its location, it is decorated with the salubrious forest. Thus North Sikkim is endowed with nature’s bounty.

Muguthang is a small hamlet on the bank of River Naku Chhu...Read More

The Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the northern comer of South district. The main entry points being, Ravangla, Lingmoo and Ralang. Tourists generally prefer Ravangla since it is easily approachable by road and private tourist lodges exist. Ravangla is 26 km by road from Namchi, South Sikkim and 65 km from Gangtok via Singtam... Read More

• Environment Fee for Visiting Nathula [30/06/2007]
• Revision of Entry Fees in Khangchendzonga National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Sikkim [Gazette Dated: 2/05/2000]

• Yambong Singalila, The New Ecotourism Destination
• Dzongu Ecotourism Promotion Zone [Gazette Dated: 11/12/06]
• Singalila Ecotourism Promotion Zone

• Sikkim Trekking Regulations
• Background for Trekking Regulations
• Himalayan Heritage Hamlet Trek
• Narsing Himal Trek [Gazette Dated: 11/12/06]


• Trekking Routes of Sikkim See the table below:

• Status, Distribution and Management of Mountain Ungulates in Sikkim

An Ecological Study of Pastoralism in the Khangchendzonga National Park
This study is an attempt to address the concerns raised about the sustainability of pastoralism and its peaceful coexistence with wildlife in the third highest mountain ecosystem of the world –"The Khangchendzonga".