This sanctuary is
situated in district Mandi and is 7-kms away from Sunder
Nagar Town. It is heavily disturbed sanctuary with a
small population of Chir pheasant and Leopard. The area
was earlier a protected forest.
Other wildlife found over
here includes Himalayan Black Bear, common Palm Civet,
Barking Deer, Goral, Indian hare, Rhesus Macaque
.HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The nearest airport
is Bhuntar about 57 km from Mandi.
Rail: The broad gauge
railhead is at Pathankot, a distance of 210-km. From
Pathankot the narrow gauge railway connects Joginder
Nagar, which is 55-km from Mandi.
Road: Mandi is well
connected by road to other places. The main bus stand is
just above an open playing field, where the National
Highway- 21 continues along the left bank of river to
Pandoh.
PLACES TO STAY
The town has many hotels
but the place to stay is ramshackle Raj Mahal,
overlooking the Town Square is a period-furnished palace
with a good restaurant. For a bit more comfort try
Evening Plaza, Vyas GuestHouse and the Arayan Bungalow