Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful state. It has situated in the lap of north-western Himalaya having beautiful landscape, green forest, rivers, lakes and eternal snow. State has rich flora and fauna. Flora and fauna of Himachal Pradesh is very diverse and unique. There are 32 Wildlife Sanctuary and 5 National Parks in Himachal Pradesh.
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Wildlife Sanctuaries :
Wildlife sanctuary is established under section 18-26 of wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 . General public legally restrained from destroying, exploiting or removing any wildlife from the sanctuary, or destroying or damaging the habitat of any wild animal, or depriving any wild animal of its habitat in the sanctuary.
Profit of Wildlife Sanctuaries :
Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves and National Parks provide a very good opportunity to the visitor to enjoy and experience the wilderness of the state.
List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh :
Wildlife Sanctuary | District | Establishment Year |
1. Bandli | Mandi | 1962 |
2. Nargu | Mandi | 1962 |
3. Shikari Devi | Mandi | 1962 |
4. Chail | Solan | 1976 |
5. Darlaghat | Solan | 1962 |
6. Majhathal | Solan | 1962 |
7. Shilli | Solan | 1963 |
8. Chuddhar | Sirmaur | 1985 |
9. Renuka | Sirmaur | 1964 |
10. Daranghati | Shimla | 1962 |
11. Shimla Water Catchment | Shimla | 1958 |
12. Talra | Shimla | 1962 |
13. Govind Sagar | Bilaspur | 1962 |
14. Naina Devi | Bilaspur | 1962 |
15. Gangul | Chamba | 1949 |
16. Kugati | Chamba | 1962 |
17. Sechu Tuan Nala | Chamba | 1962 |
18. Tundah | Chamba | 1962 |
19. Kayas | Kullu | 1954 |
20. Kalatop Khajiyaar | Chamba | 1949 |
21. Kanavar | Kullu | 1954 |
22. Khokhan | Kullu | 1954 |
23. Manali | Kullu | 1954 |
24. Dhauladhar | Kangra | 1994 |
25. Sainj | Kullu | 1994 |
26. Kibbar | Lahaul-Spiti | 1992 |
27. Tirthan | Kullu | 1976 |
28. Pong Lake | Kangra | 1983 |
29. Rupi Bhabha | Kinnaur | 1982 |
30. Rakchham | Kinnaur | 1962 |
31. Lippa Asrang | Kinnaur | 1962 |
32. Chandrtal | Lahaul-Spiti | 2007 |
National Parks in Himachal Pradesh :
There are five National Parks in Himachal Pradesh.
Great Himalayan National Park | Kullu |
Pin Valley National Park | Lahaul & Spiti |
Inderkilla National Park | Kullu |
Khirganga National Park | Kullu |
Simbalbara National Park | Sirmaur |
Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh
Mandi.
Chamba.
Lahaul & sppiti
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