Indian Wildlife >> North India >> Himachal Pradesh >> Churdhar Sanctuary
Location
: Solan
Valley, Shimla District
Coverage Area:
56.15-km.
Main Attractions:
Musk Deer & Monal
Best Time To Visit : April-June &
October-November
Accommodation
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Arrival
Information :
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By
Rail : Shimla has a narrow gauge railway line
on which toy train runs from Kalka to Shimla. The train
cruises its way through valleys and beautiful landscapes at a very slow pace
making the journey very
pleasant. From Kalka one can take trains to other parts of the country. The Toy
train from Shimla is of
two types- one is the normal multi coach train and the other is the single car
train, which has a glass
roof giving an enthralling experience during the journey.
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By Air : The
Jubbarhatti airport is 23-km from Shimla and major domestic airlines cater their
services from
here to Shimla. One can catch direct flights from Delhi.
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By Road : Roads
connect this capital city of Himachal with other places in the state as well as
other major
towns and cities.
-- Nearby Excursions :
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Churdhar peak, with height of 3,647m, is the highest peak in outer Himalayas. It is like an Oasis of Alpine area in an ocean of temperate forests. The view from Churdhar peak is un-paralled. The sanctuary got its name from the Chur Peak, on the top of which sits a majestic status of Lord Shiva. One is sure to come across a large number of multi-coloured and agile Monals in the adjoining forests.The total covered area of this sanctuary is 5616 hectares and this is notified on 15th November 1985. This is one of the newest sanctuaries of the State. Now at the point of local extinction, Churdhar still contains good habitat for Monals and other pheasants. Other fauna includes Himalayan Black Bear, Barking Deer, Musk Deer, Common Langur and Leopards but Musk Deer has been severely depleted by hunting.
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