| Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Alt Name: | (Manipuri: Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Lamlak-ki Saa-Ngaa Ngaak Senpham) |
| Coordinates: | 24.32°N 94.23°W |
| Map: | India Manipur#India |
| Relief: | yes |
| Location: | Chandel district, Manipur |
| Nearest City: | Imphal |
| Area Km2: | 184.80 |
| Established: | 1989 |
| Governing Body: | Government of Manipur |
Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary (Manipuri: Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Lamlak-ki Saa-Ngaa Ngaak Senpham) is an Indo-Burma 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 kilometers.[1] [2] [3]
The ecosystem of this wildlife sanctuary is unique and vibrant. It represents the Indo-Myanmar biological diversity (Indo-Burma). It is because of the strategic location of the wildlife sanctuary in the meeting point of the two major geographical zones, India and Myanmar (Burma).[4]
Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1989.[5] [6]
Hoolock gibbon (Manipuri: "Yongmoo" or "Yongmu") is the only ape species found in India. It lives in this wildlife sanctuary. Others include wild bear (Manipuri: Lamlakki Sawom), Himalayan Black Bear (Manipuri: Himalayagi Amuba Sawom), Malayan Sun Bear (Manipuri: Malayagi Numit Sawom), Slow loris (Manipuri: "Yong Ikaithibi") or (Manipuri: "Loudraubi"), Stump-tailed macaque, Serow, Indian Civet cat, Common otter (Eurasian otter), pangolin, leopard (Manipuri: Kabokkei). Sometimes, elephants (Manipuri: Shamu) also migrated from the Indo-Myanmar border.[4] [7]
The best season to visit the sanctuary is from October to April. The best time to visit is during the early morning.[4]
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.[4]