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.
