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<div>{{short description|Wildlife reserve in Sikkim, India}}<br />
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{{Infobox protected area<br />
| name = Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary<br />
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| map_caption = Location in Sikkim, India<br />
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| location = [[South Sikkim District|South Sikkim]], [[Sikkim]]<br />
| nearest_city = [[Ravangla]]<br />
| coordinates = {{coords|27.338032|88.385591|display=inline, title}}<br />
| area = 36.34 km2<br />
| established = 1969<br />
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| governing_body = [[Government of India]], [[Government of Sikkim]]<br />
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'''Maenama Wildlife Sanctuary''', is a wildlife reserve in the [[South Sikkim]] district of the Indian state of [[Sikkim]] covering an area of around {{convert|35|km2}}. The literal meaning of ''maenam-la'' is "treasure-house of medicines", and the flora of the sanctuary is rich in a number of plants of [[Herbal medicine|medicinal value]]. Established in 1987, Maenam wildlife sanctuary lies {{convert|65|km}} south of the state capital [[Gangtok]] and is a popular tourist destination.<br />
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== Skywalk ==<br />
The first wildlife skywalk in India will be constructed at Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. The state government of Sikkim proposed construction of the {{convert|22|km}} rope-way from Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary to a skywalk which will be built over the edge of the Bhalleydhunga steep face. There will be a rain shelter and public conveniences at the skywalk. The environment ministry has also approved the proposal, which will cost 5 billion Rupees.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/india-s-first-wildlife-skywalk-to-come-up-in-sikkim/story-INOyhPKD85RXOeBgBlYXbN.html|title=India's first wildlife skywalk to come up in Sikkim|publisher=Hindustan Times<br />
|accessdate=12 August 2018}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Wildlife sanctuaries of India]]<br />
*[[location of wildlifesancturies]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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*An article named ''Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary'' in [[the Hindu]] dated 29 May 2006<br />
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{{National Parks of India}}<br />
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[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Sikkim]]<br />
[[Category:South Sikkim district]]<br />
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1987]]<br />
[[Category:1987 establishments in Sikkim]]<br />
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