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Mussoorie Wild
Life Sanctuary
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Mussoorie
wildlife sanctuary is rich in both flora and fauna. Both
Herbivores and Carnivores are found in this area,
viz Himalayan Goat (GHURUL), Panther,and Himal- ayan Bear. Ghurul is the
flag- ship species of the area. This is the only area.in U.P. where endangered
bird Himalayan Bater (The Mountain Quail) was seen long
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Himalayan Quail last sighted in 1876 and believed to be extin- ct now,
might be spotted again in the picturesque
Mussoorie hills. Primates, reptiles and avi- fauna are
commonly met in this block. The sanctuary is unique in having plant communities
in vari- ous climax forms. Apart from this the area is
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The area forms the catchment of Aglar river which is a tributary of the
Yamuna River. This falls in the catchment of the famous Kempty fall.
The area has unique scenic beauty as snow peaks like
Chaukhamba and Bandar Punch etc. can be seen from there. The area
with its diverse endemic flora and fauna is
a paradise for nature lovers, so it has a great potential
for tourism.
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Mussoorie
or Binog Mountain Quail Wild Life Sanctuary is accessible from two
directions, northwest and south by road from Mussoorie. Bus services and
overnight trains are available for Dehradun . It is very well connected
by road from Dehradun to Mussoorie.
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The entry
point in Binog Block is from Dhobhi Ghat, which is on the Mussoorie – Kempty
road. There is also a motorable kuchha road from Hathipaon up to Cloud
End Estate, which is about 6 Km along from Gandhi dwar, Library, Mussoorie.
From Cloud
End Estate to Binog top is about 2 Km. along a bridle path.
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