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Himachal Pradesh
has a varied topography, climate
and forest cover and is endowed
with a vast variety of flora and
fauna. From times immemorial,
this tract is known for its
wilderness, landscapes,
beautiful forests and wildlife.
In Himachal Pradesh, out of the
total geographical area of
55,670 sqkm, the forest area as
per legal classification is
37,691 sqkm. At present there
are 32 Sanctuaries, 2 National
Parks and 3 Games Reserves.
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 Simbalbara
Sanctuary
This sanctuary is
located in Paonta
Valley of Sirmour
District. This area
bears beautiful
dense Sal forests
with grassy glades.
This is probably the
most picturesque
area of Shiwaliks.
There is a perennial
stream in the area.
Simbalbara Forest
Rest House is
connected by a fair
weather road from
Puruwala and
provides a beautiful
view of the valley.
Goral, Sambhar and
Chittal can be
easily seen
here.There are
walking trails in
the quiet adjoining
forests.Winter is
the best season to
visit this
sanctuary. |
 Renuka
Sanctuary
This is a small
sanctuary connected
by motorable road.
Renuka lake and the
temples attract a
large number of
people from hills
and plains. Forests
and the catchment of
the lake add to its
beauty and
attraction. Lion
Safari and open
Nature Parks with
freely moving
animals like Chittal,
Sambhar, Kakkar,
etc. are a big
attraction. Tourist
Bunglow and
Cafeteria provide
the comforts needed
in a calm and quite
place. Visitors come
all round the year. |
 Churdhar
Sanctuary
Churdhar peak, with
height of 3647
metres is the
highestpeak in outer
Himalayas.It is like
a Oasis of Alpine
area in a ocean of
temperate
forests.This is an
excellent area for
trekking during
summer and early
winters. The view
from Churdhar peak
is un-paralled. One
is sure to come
across a large
number of
multicoloured and
agile Monals in the
adjoining forests.
Trekking from Nohra,
Sarain and Pulbahal
is tough but
enjoyable. There are
Rest Houses at Nohra,
Choras and Sarain.
There is also a Sarai and a Shiv
Temple at Churdhar. |
Chail Sanctuary
Chail is a hill
station visited by
many tourists.The
Deodar and Oak
forests with
grasslands around
the township are the
abode of wildlife.
One can see Sambar,
Goral and Cheer
Pheasants at Blossom
and Jhaja.Visitors
are welcome to the
Cheer pheasant
breeding centre at
both these places.
Barking deer and
Kalijin in the
forests are sure to
meet and greet the
visitors at dusk and
dawn. Trekking from
Chail to Gaura and
Chail to Jhaja is
common and rewarding
as one is sure to
see wildlife and
beautiful snowy
peaks. Range Officer
Wildlife Chail and
his staff welcome
the visitors and
assists the wildlife
lovers to see
wildlife in the
sanctuary area. |
 Majathal
Sanctuary
This sanctuary has a
very steep and
rugged terrain away
from habitation.
This can be visited
by travelling about
10 kms. on a kacha
road Kararaghat (Shimla-Bilaspur-
Highway) to Kashlog
and then walking on
foot from Kashlog.
This sanctuary has
the highest
concentration of
Goral which can be
seen in its natural
habitat. This
sanctuary is
reported to have the
maximum population
of endangered Cheer
pheasant. One has to
stay in tents in the
forest, Best season
to visit is the
winters. |
Maharana Pratap
Sagar
This lake sanctuary
is a big attraction
for migratory ducks
from Siberian region
during winter. One
can see thousands of
ducks in the swamp
area between
Shahnahar barrage
and Pongdam and the
surrounding shallow
waters of the lake.
Clean blue water all
around with the
panoramic view of
Dhauladhar Ranges
and Kangra Valley
make the visit to
Ransar Island an
unforgettable
experience. Black
buck and Cheetal on
the island along
with Surkhab,
Cranes, Pintails and
variety of water
birds welcome the
visitors on the
Island. |
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