Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary

Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary (Meitei: Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Lamlak-ki Saa-Ngaa Ngaak Senpham) is a 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 kilometer. The ecosystem of this wildlife sanctuary is unique and vibrant. It represents the Indo-Myanmar biological diversity. It is because of the location of the sanctuary in meeting point of the two major geographical zones. History Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1989. 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, pangolin, leopard (Meitei: Kabokkei). Sometimes, elephants (Meitei: Shamu) also migrated from the Indo-Myanmar border. Visiting seasons The best season to visit the sanctuary is from October to April. The best time to visit is during the early morning. 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. References Other websites Yangoupokpi - Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary - datazone.birdlife.org Yangoupokpi Lokchao Wild life Sanctuary - e-pao.net ‘Sounds of wildlife no longer heard at Yangoupokpi Lokchao in Tengnoupal’ - www.ifp.co.in Yangoupokpi sanctuary under threat - www.thesangaiexpress.com Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary - kanglaonline.com