| Jigme Khesar Nature Reserve | |
Location  | |
| Area type | Natural reserve |
|---|---|
| State | Bhutan |
| Surface | 609.51 km² |
| Foundation year | 1993 |
Jigme Khesar Nature Reserve (former Toorsa Nature Reserve) is a protected area located in Western Bhutan.
To know
Like thePhibsoo Protected Natural Area it is a reserve without human settlements.
Geographical notes
It is located in the Haa district, bordering on the west with Sikkim is Tibet and is connected to the Jigme Dorji National Park through a "biological corridor".
Flora and fauna
Jigme Khesar contains the westernmost temperate forests of Bhutan, from deciduous forests to alpine meadows and small lakes of Sinchulungpa, at altitudes ranging from 1,400 to 4,800 meters.
Among the rare bird species is the red-breasted ptarmigan, the woodcock and the red-necked hornbill endangered.
