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Wild
life and wild life sanctuaries
are the other attractions for tourists and pilgrims visiting
Garhwal. At present, the following sanctuaries are being maintained and
are under development. |
1. Kedarnath
Sanctuary
Kedarnath sanctuary is situated in Chamoli district. The approach road
starts from Haridwar - Rudraprayag and then leads to Sitapur which is 226
km. away. The fauna includes Panther, Musk - deer, Black and Brown Himalayan
bear, Snow leopard, Sambhar, Bharal, Scrow, Thar Ghoral and Monal
Pheasant. The best season to visit is from April to June and again from
September to November. A forest hut is available at Madhyamaheshwar and
reservation can be done through the DFO, Kedarnath Forest Division, Gopeshwar.
Dharamshala are also available at Trijuginarayan, Gaurikund, Kedarnath
and a guest house at Sitampur (Temple Committee).
2. Malan
Sanctuary
Malan wild life sanctuary is only about 10 km. from Kotdwar railway station
which is in Pauri Garhwal district. The fauna includes Tiger, Panther,
Elephant, Sloth Bear, Sambhar, Cheetal, Kakar, Cinkara, Birds and Deer
Park and many type of precious herbs & shrubs are found in it. The
best season to visit is from February to April. Accommodation is available
at Forest Rest Houses at Gularijhala and Haldukhata. Tourist Huts and dormitories
are also available. For reservation one should write to Divisional Forest
Officer, Lansdowne.
3. Motichur
Sanctuary
Motichur (also known as kansro) is situated in Dehradun district. Motichur
is about 60 km. from Dehra Dun. Fauna includes Panther, Elephant, Sloth
Bear, Wild Bear , Wild Bear, Sambhar, Cheetal and Chinkara. The best season
to visit is December to April.
4. Nanda
Devi Sanctuary
Nanda Devi Sanctuary is situated in Chamoli district. The present sanctuary
came into existence in 1939. There are no road s available and the area
is inaccessible. No regular path exist. One can trek from Joshimath i.e.
15 km. by road up to Lata and then 51 km. trekking up to sanctuary.
Fauna includes Snow Leaopards, Himalayan Bear, Must-Deer and Pheasant.
The best season to visit is from April to May. At present no accommodation
is available in the vicinity of Nanda Devi Sanctuary which covers an area
of 324 sq. km..
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