Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kohima District of Nagaland. It was first designated as a protected area in 1980.[2] The park is named after the 2,296-metre (7,533 ft) mountain Pulie Badze, which means "Pulie's Seat", named after the legendary folktale character "Pulie".[3]
| Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Kohima District, Nagaland |
| Nearest city | Kohima |
| Coordinates | 25°38′53″N 94°4′21″E / 25.64806°N 94.07250°E |
| Area | 9.23 km2 (3.56 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1980 |
| Governing body | Government of Nagaland |
The park is home to a vast variety of birds like Tragopan Blythii, White-naped Yuhina and Dark-rumped swift.[4] The park has various tourist amenities such as campgrounds, walking paths, etc.
References edit
- ^ "Protected Areas in India 2018". Bombay Natural History Society. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary". Wildtrails. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Find Out Why Locals in Nagaland Love Trekking to "Pulie Badze" in Jotsoma Village, Kohima". Roots and Leisure. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary, Kohima, India Tourist Information - Touristlink". Wildtrails. Retrieved 1 December 2020.