Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary

Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary
NWS
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Interactive map of Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationRi-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, India
Nearest cityShillong and Guwahati
Coordinates25°56′16.44″N 91°47′15″E / 25.9379000°N 91.78750°E / 25.9379000; 91.78750 25° 56′ 16.44″ N, 91° 47′ 15″ E
Area29 km (18 miles)
Max. elevation950m
Min. elevation200m
Established1981

Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary is an IUCN Category IV protected area located in Meghalaya, India. It covers 29 square kilometers in Ri-Bhoi district. It was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1981.

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