Sikkim’s Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve braids nature with culture as tourism expands

• The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve In Sikkim, Surrounding The World’s Third Highest Peak Mount Khangchendzonga, Has Been Added To UNESCO’s World Network Of Biosphere Reserves, Making It The 11th Biosphere In India To Be Included In The Network.
  
• Its Location – Bordering Nepal, Tibet (China) And In Close Proximity Of Bhutan – Offers Unique Opportunities For Joint Collaboration And Conservation Of Biodiversity With Neighbouring Countries.
• The Landscape Is A Testament To How Religion, Culture And Environment Protection Can Coexist Harmoniously.
• Increasing Unregulated Tourism, Lack Of Awareness About The Landscape And Shortage Of Staff Are Some Of The Key Challenges In Maintaining The Reserve’s Sanctity.