Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh India

The Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is one of those sanctuaries precisely cradled in the state of Arunachal Pradesh which is entirely different from its various contemporaries. This quality possessed by the Sessa Orchid Sanctuary has metamorphosed it into one of the most recurrently visited sanctuaries in the 'land of the dawn lit mountains'.

The geographical location of the Sessa Orchid Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh also plays a substantial role behind its immense popularity. It is situated exactly on the rendezvous point of the venues of Bhalukpong and Bomdila. As the name suggests, the Sessa Orchid Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh procures domicile to perhaps the most gorgeous and scintillating collection of exotic orchids.

Amongst the most celebrated species of animals that thrive in this sanctuary are the Red Pandas, Serows and Pheasants. Yet, it is needless to mention that the chief attraction are the unparalleled assemblage of orchids. The Sessa Orchid Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh extends over an area that measures around 100 square kilometers. The orchids that grow here are principally known for their drop-dead beauty and hence purely ornamental. Some of these species also belong to the endangered category. They are so delectable that in the arena of floriculture they are regarded as 'gems'.

The primary means of transport that are available are via air from the venue known as Tezpur and via train from the railway station at Bhalukpong.

The Sessa Orchid Sanctuary at Arunachal Pradesh houses an amazing 200 species of exotic orchids. Of these species, 5 fall under the category of endemic species.