Renuka
sanctuary is situated at Renuka, which is an excursion from Nahan.
Renuka Lake and the temples attract a large number of people from
hills and plains. Forests and the catchment of the lake add to its
beauty and attraction.
The Renuka
Sanctuary also adds much to the ambience of the place. It is home to a
large number of animals including Asiatic lions, spotted deer, lion
tailed macaques, peacocks, nilgai or large grey Indian antelope,
barking deer and Himalayan black bears.
Around the
place flutter thousands of gorgeous butterflies. There's a small
aviary here, which houses a variety of waterbirds, red jungle fowl,
black pheasant and peacock.
Adjoining the
zoo is a big lion safari and the Department of Forest provides an
armoured van which enters the large enclosures allowing a closer
glimpse of at least two dozen well-bred lions. A tourist bungalow and
cafeteria cater to visitors.
HOW TO GET
THERE
About every
hour or so a bus from Nahan goes to Dadahu, from where you can walk
for about 40 minutes to the lake. Some buses continue to the lake
though.
