Flora and Fauna
In 1986, Darjeeling district became home to Neora Valley National Park, which has an area of 88 km2 (34.0 sq mi). It is also home to Singalila National Park, which was set up in 1986 as a wildlife sanctuary and converted to a national park in 1992. It has an area of 79 km2 (30.5 sq mi).
Darjeeling district also has three wildlife sanctuaries: Jorepokhri, Mahananda, and Senchal.
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