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The first wildlife skywalk in India will be constructed at Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. The state government of Sikkim proposed construction of the 22 kilometres (14 mi) rope-way from Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary to a skywalk which will be built over the edge of the Bhalleydhunga steep face. There
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will be a rain shelter and public conveniences at the skywalk. The environment ministry has also approved the proposal, which will cost 5 billion Rupees.
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is "treasure-house of medicines", and the flora of the sanctuary is rich in a number of plants of
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covering an area of around 35 square kilometres (14 sq mi). The literal meaning of
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