Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park

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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (JSWNP)

JSWNP links Jigme Dorji National Park and the Wangchuck Centennial National Park...

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Park Information

Faunal and Floral Diversity

Inhabitants & Livelihood

Camping & Trekking Sites

Risk & Threats

BFL's Future Achievements

Park Photo Gallery

Park Information

JSWNP links Jigme Dorji National Park and the Wangchuck Centennial National Park through the biological corridors in the north and is directly with the Royal Manas National Park in the south, thus providing connectivity between the southern and northern protected areas

Third largest protected area in the country
Total area: 1723 km2
Location: Centre of Bhutan
Park is a water source for various mega hydropower projects
Only park in the country trekked by tourists through its paradisiacal alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains
The park represents an important migratory corridor, especially for tigers and altitudinal migratory birds

Faunal and Floral Diversity

22

species of mammals recorded

270

species of birds

14

species of fish

139

species of butterflies

440

species of medicinal plants

Inhabitants & Livelihood

400

individuals living in three villages under the park

Camping & Trekking Sites

A number of ancient trails used of Bhutan’s earliest ancestors

The park developed two trekking trails designed for the winter month:

i. The Nabji-Korphu trail (6 days and 5 nights trek)

ii. Adha-rukha trail (5 days and 4 nights trek)

Risk & Threats

Habitat fragmentation & degradation from developmental infrastructure habitat

It is predicted that impending developmental activities such as construction of roads, phone towers, and hydropower projects will lead to harming the park’s habitats and wildlife population