Sessa Orchid Sanctuary
| Sessa Orchid Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India Sessa Orchid Sanctuary (India) | |
Interactive map of Sessa Orchid Sanctuary | |
| Location | West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 27°12′N 92°30′E / 27.2°N 92.5°E |
| Area | 100 km2 (39 sq mi) |
| Established | 1989 |
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is a 100-km² protected area of India in the Himalayan foothills in Bhalukpong Forest Division of West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh. It conjoins Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary to the southwest. It is a part of the Kameng Protected Area Complex (KPAC), which is an elephant reserve. The Environment & Forests Department has developed trekking routes for visitors to enjoy the natural habitats of orchids. There are deep gorges and valleys, high peaks and rugged terrain that are rewarding for nature lovers and adventure tourists. A nursery includes representative specimens of various orchid species of the sanctuary and a demonstration farm of Cymbidium hybrids for cut-flower production. Most of Sessa has traditionally been claimed by the Bugun tribe as part of their territory.