Himalayan Nature Park is created by the Himachal Forest Department which is located on top of Kufri Just 16 kms away from Shimla. Himalayan Musk Deer is a natural Habitat famous there. The Kalatop Sanctuary which is situated in Khajjiar can give you a lifetime experience with the rare species of animals such as deer, bear, ibex, and leopard which are found there and have made good protection for Humans who come to visit.

The Manali Sanctuary is around 31.80 sq – km of area and is situated in the Kullu district where the nearest town is Manali. The animals which they have are worth seeing which are rare like ibex, musk deer, brown beer, monal, and snow leopards. The other sanctuaries which are famous and worth a visit are Bandli Sanctuary, The Great Himalayan National Park, Pin Valley National park, Churdhar Sanctuary, and Chail Sanctuary.

Bandli Sanctuary

At a Glance:

• Region: Himachal Pradesh, from the village of Sunder Nagar about seven kilometers
• Perfect Visiting Time: Month of May and October
• Special Factors: Snow Leopard and Cheer pheasant

Bandli Sanctuary is in Sundernagar town which is 7 kms away and is in Mandi district. The population of the Sanctuary has a small number of animals like leopard and Chir pheasant. Earlier the area was a protected forest. The other animals found here are common Palm civet, Goral, Rhesus Macaque, Himalayan Black Beer, Barking Deer, and Indian hair.

Stay:

This village has numerous hotels, but in that the comfortable place for stay is Ramshackle Raj Mahal. You will feel very pleasant and relaxed in this environment of nature and nature’s creation. The refreshing and energetic morning which can be experienced here, cannot be found at any other place, because here the watch won’t wake up you but the sweet sounds and voices of birds and animals will make your morning good.

Daranghati Sanctuary

At a Glance:

• Region: Himachal Pradesh, Shimla district, close to Rampur Bushahr
• Perfect Season: During the months of April till June and during October till November
• Area: 167.40 kilometers
• Specialty: Koklas, Trogpan and Kalij

Daranghati Sanctuary is one more interesting sanctuary of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Shimla district’s upper part, still, this forest has kept its beauty secured, it is virgin forest along with the number of wildlife, it got registered on March 27th, 1974. The complete land over which this entire sanctuary stand is about sixteen thousand seven hundred and forty hectares. The wild animals which can be seen here are Brown dear, Barking Deer, Goral, Black Bear of Himalaya, prevalent flying Squirrel, blue sheep, yellow Marten of Himalaya & Himalayan Weasel. To roam inside the sanctuary there are inspection paths and bridle paths. Before roaming inside the sanctuary, one thing you should do is find assistance, from the forest staff that is located at Sarahan and Doda. It is the best place if you want to refresh your body by trying some adventure, because it is a favorable place for Trekking on high mountains.

Stay:

There are many hotels and lodges to offer you good and comfortable accommodation facilities such as Auckland hotel, Amar Hotel, Holiday Home Hotel, and Amber Hotel, and all these hotels are located in beautiful Shimla city, so be ready to see the amazing and magnificent view of pure and dynamic nature from your room’s window, which can make your whole vacation beautiful and unforgettable.

Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary

At a Glance:

• Region: Himachal Pradesh, Chamba district, Khajjiar
• Perfect Season: During the months of April and June, during October November
• Special Spot: Himalayan Ibex

Now you are at a splendid sanctuary, where you can reach from Dalhousie through trekking, so this journey will be different and thrilling from your earlier journey. The petite but sheer ascent takes you to this sanctuary, that time you will actually feel very refreshed and energetic. This entire Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is completely wrapped by Fir forests and wide Deodar trees, because it is near the Dalhousie village, it is surrounded by beautiful and splendid surroundings. Here you will get to see numerous types of animals such as deer, Ibex, leopards and bears and many more scarce animals. You will be actually amazed by seeing such colorful and wild animals, but when you hang out inside the sanctuary be aware of the black bear. The most important thing which you need to remember before entering the sanctuary is to take proper permission for driving; for permission, you need to contact Forestry Department that is located at Chamba.

Stay:

There are good hotels and government rooms to serve you good and comfortable accommodation facilities such as HPTDC’s Devdar hotel, Sunil lodge, and Ghar resort.

Pin Valley National Park

At a Glance:

• Region: Lahaul Spiti district, Pin valley
• Special Wild Creatures: Tibetan Gazelle, Wooly Hare and Snow Leopard
• Covered Area: Nine thousand six hundred seventy five kilometers
• Perfect Season: During the months of April and June

Himachal Pradesh`s Pin valley National Park is located in Lahaul Spiti district. This is another national park, situated in Himachal Pradesh. This is a house of various scarce animals like Tibetan gazelle, wooly hare & snow Leopard. Before reaching this place, be prepared with winter clothes because it is located in a very cold region, the complete area is like a cold desert. This wildlife sanctuary was registered on January 9, 1987. It was stretched over sixty seven thousand five hundred hectares area. The wild fauna which you will get to see here are Tibetan Gazelle, Snow Leopard, Indian red fox, Himalayan Marmot, Wooley Hare, Hodgsoris Porcupine, wolf and Blue sheep. In this area, you will see Ibex’s herds and Bharal. Here you will also get to see the Snow Leopards. If you have strong lungs and leg muscles then only dare to enter inside this sanctuary, because you will be tired by seeing different corners of the sanctuary but this wonderful sanctuary won’t get over. Before visiting this park, if you want to inquire about the park’s detail information like visiting time, entry fee and many more then contact the Assistant Conservator of Forest Wildlife Kaza, Divisional Forest Officer Wildlife Division Sarahan or else Range officer Wildlife Tabo. The authority of Pin Valley National Park doesn’t allow the entry of foreigners; even the Indian tourists need proper permission to enter, that’s why first get the permission for entry then only start your journey towards the sanctuary.

The Kaza village has become completely crowded due to hotels, shops and houses; but it is beneficial for tourists like you. You will easily get hotels and resorts here for staying such as Hotel Sharma, Ladakhi Hotel, Milarepa’s Guesthouse, Hotel City, etc.

Simbalbara Sanctuary

At a Glance:

• Region: Sirmaur district, Paonta Valley
• Perfect Visiting Time: Month of October till February
• Special Wild Creatures: Sambar, Goral, Chhital

Simbalbara Sanctuary of this state is situated in Sirmaur Districts Paonta Valley. The complete area of Simbalbara has been bounded by delightful wide Sal forests along with glowing glades. Maybe it is a most beautiful and splendor place, which comes under the Shivalik hills. In this area, you will also find a permanent stream. You will easily find Sambar, Goral, and Chital in this sanctuary in a huge amount. In the closed area of Simbalbara Sanctuary, there is a walkable track. If you are planning to visit this sanctuary then, try to visit it during the winter season, because the view that you get here during this season, cannot be seen in any other season.

Stay:

For staying, there is a rest house in Simbalbara Forest. From this rest house, you will get a magnificent look at the whole valley.

Chail Sanctuary

At a Glance:

• Region: Himachal Pradesh, district Shimla, Solan valley, Chail
• Perfect Visiting Time: Month of October and February
• Special Features: Chir Pheasant, Throated Marten and Black Bear of Himalaya

This is one of the beautiful and pleasant Hill stations, which is very popular with tourists and visitors. Chail Sanctuary is surrounded by Oak and Deodar forests along with grasslands, the entire village has been bounded by this; it is the house of the number of wildlife. In 1976, 21st March, this sanctuary was reported; it is situated in Shimla district’s Chail village. Chail Sanctuary is stretched over ten thousand eight fifty-four hectares. Here you can see the Black bear of Himalaya, Goral, White-Silver Oak, Red deer, Sambar, Leopard, Barking Deer, Rhesus Macaque, Throated Marten, prevalent Giant, Indian Hair, Indian Porcupine, Chir Pheasants, etc. In the year of 1988, the treatment program and Chir Pheasant propagation began. In the Jhajjar and Blossom Chir Pheasant propagation center, tourists like you are always welcome. At Dawn and Dusk, you will surely get an opportunity to meet the Kalijin and Barking deer. This is a nice place to practice trekking to Jhaja from Chali, to Gaura from Chali. Here you will get to see the pleasant and beautiful view of colorful wildlife and white peaks.

Stay:

• Monal Lodge
• Hotel HPTDC Palace
• HTPDC Cottage.

Gobind Sagar Sanctuary

At a Glance:

• Region: Bilaspur district, close to Bilaspur village
• Special Elements: Chilwa, Singhara and Catla
• Covered Area: 100.34 square kilometers
• Perfect Season : During the months of July till September

Now you have reached the next wildlife sanctuary of Himachal Pradesh which is Gobind Sagar Sanctuary. This sanctuary is located in a different place, it comes under the district of Mandi and Bilaspur; from Bilaspur village, it is very near. You have to get ready to explore such a huge stretched sanctuary because it is almost ten thousand thirty-four hectares, so before entering inside the sanctuary charge your body. This is a very old wildlife sanctuary, which got registered on 1962 December 5; after this, it was again registered on March 27`1974. This entire abode of wild animals is under the maintenance and protection of the Bhakra Management Board. After getting inside the sanctuary, you will be warmly welcomed by various numbers of hosts such as Mrigal, Catla, Singhara, Topra, Jhalli, Silver Crap, Chilwa, Grass crap, Gid and Misror crap, etc.

Stay:

After knowing the available transportation option, the second most important thing is accommodation, you will easily get accommodation service provider hotels and lodges such as Neelam Hotel, Kwality Hotel, HTPDC’S Hotel, Joshi Lodge, Chiterkoot Hotel, and Neemo P.O.H. at Bilaspur and its surrounding area, etc.