Home :: Wildlife in Himachal Pradesh:: Chail Wildlife Sanctuary

wildlife in Himachal Pradesh

Chail Wildlife Sanctuary

Surrounded by Deodar and Oak forests, Chail wildlife sanctuary is situated in Solan valley of Himachal Pradesh. Established in the year 1976, the sanctuary is spread over a sprawling area of 10,854.36 hectares. Barking deer and Kalijin being the major attractions of the sanctuary, it is also home to rare orchids and several endangered species of wildlife. Ranging from large mammals like Rhesus Macaque, Leopard, Indian Muntjac, Goral and Crested Porcupine, one can also find Himalayan Black Bear, Wild Boar and common Langur here.

People visiting this place must also come to the Chir Pheasant Breeding and Rehabilitation Center, which was set up in 1988 at Bossom and Jhajja.

The best time to visit Chail Wildlife Sanctuary is from March to October. Accessibility to this Wildlife Sanctuary is possible via Kalka-Shimla route. 40 kms from Shimla, the sanctuary is well connected by road to all the nearby places.



Shimla Tourism || Dharamsala Tourism || Manali Tourism
About Himachal || Culture of Himachal || Widlife in Himachal || Adventure in Himachal || Museums in Himachal || Amritsar
Tourist Attraction in Himachal Pradesh || Fairs & Festivals of Himachal Pradesh || Tour Packages in Himachal Pradesh || Temples in Himachal Pradesh