Discover the captivating Tendong State Biodiversity Park, situated in the South District of Sikkim. Nestled 70 km west of Gangtok and 14 km north of Namchi, this serene sanctuary spans the southern Maenam-Tendong ridge, dividing Sikkim longitudinally. Covering 255 hectares, this lush sanctuary boasts a vibrant variety of flora, including chestnuts, bamboos, canes, oaks, walnuts, and alders, alongside medicinal and flowering plants. Home to diverse avifauna and endangered Sikkim flora, it's a remarkable conservation effort by the Government of Sikkim.
Resting on a rolling topography with a flat part in a few areas, its elevation varies from 1,400 metres to 2,025 metres above sea level. Many rivulets rush through the region. The park sprawls over the northern ridge amidst Gyanchung and Damthang, below the state highway. Lying nearby to Temi Tea Garden, it can be easily accessed.
Tendong State Biodiversity Park is a progressive effort of the Department of Forest, Environment, and Wildlife, Government of Sikkim. The purpose is to increase the number of exotic, endangered, and endemic species, and to re-develop their natural habitat. Further, the department has created other exploratory yard nurseries for conservation. The park conserves the genetic stock available at the current site of the park. The area houses rare, endangered, and threatened plant species from the publication of the Botanical Survey of India.
