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There are various other places of wild life interest around Rajaji National Park. At present, the following places 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 upto Lata and then 51 km. trekking upto 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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