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Wild Life in Himachal :-

Himachal Pradesh has a varied topography, climate and forest cover and is endowed with a vast variety of wildlife in himachal. From times immemorial, this tract is known for its wilderness, landscapes,flora and fauna,beautiful forests and wildlife.At present there are 32 wildlife Sanctuaries, 2 National Parks and 3 Games Reserves in Himachal.

Explore the forests of himachal and share space with the wild animals by embarking Himalayan wildlife tours. These wildlife safari tours are the best way to discover the wide variety of flora and fauna in Himachal.

SIMBALBARA SANCTUARY:-

This sanctuary is located in Paonta Valley of Sirmaur Destination. This area bears beautiful dense Sal forests with grassy glades. This is probably the most picturesque area of the Shivaliks. There is a perennial stream in the area. Goral, Sambhar and Chittal can be easily seen here.

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 motorable road (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.


RENUKA SANCTUARY:- This is a small sanctuary connected by motorable Road in Renuka in district Sirmaur. Renuka Lake and the temples attract a large number of people from hills and plains. Lion Safaris and Open Nature Wildlife 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.


CHAIL SANCTUARY:- Chail is a hill station in Shimla district, which is visited by many tourists .The Deodar, and Oak forests with grasslands around the township are the abode of wildlife and Fauna. One can see Sambhar, Goral and Cheer Pheasants at Blossom and Jhaja.

KALATOP KHAJJIAR SANCTUARY:- his sanctuary area with its well laid out trekking jungle trails both at Kalatop and Khajjiar is a tourist paradise. Dense Deodar and Fir forests are places of solitude very close to Dalhousie town. Visitors should look for pheasants and Serow in these forests but should be beware of Black bear which can be encountered often in the area.

MANALI SANCTUARY :-This sanctuary starts about 2 km from Manali town. It forms the catchment of Manalsu khad. A bridle path from Manali log huts/ Dhungri temple passes through dense Deodar, Kail, Horse chestnut, Walnut and Maple forests. Night stay in tents at Lambadug or Gallant thatch is an unforgettable experience. One may see Musk deer, Monal and Brown bear digging or ploughing the land and also pug marks with scent of Leopard or Snow leopard.
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