Northwest
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary: Himalayan Foothills Wildlife Reserve and Mapped Protected Landscape
High-altitude forest geography in Arunachal Pradesh
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is a pivotal wildlife reserve spanning the rugged Himalayan foothills of West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh. Defined by deep gorges and high ridges, the sanctuary protects one of the most significant orchid habitats in India, featuring over 200 distinct species within its closed-canopy monsoon forests. This protected area stands as a central link in the Kameng Protected Area Complex, representing a critical region for scientific research, endemic flora, and continuous forest conservation.
- Area
- 100 km²
- Established
- 1989
- IUCN
- IV
- Relief
- Mountain

