Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary

Introduction :
Surrounded by dense pine and spruce forests and with a view of the snow capped Pir Panjal Range, and the velvety meadow of Khajjiar, the Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is a gem of a tourist destination by its own right. Kalatop falls on the way to Dalhousie from Chamba and Jot. The Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is therefore one of the most conveniently located and well connected wildlife sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh. kanha national park

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary- Wildlife :
The wildlife in the Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary abounds Ibex, deer, bears and leopards
, but they mostly hideaway and rarely come out to the buffer areas. However, visitors
should look for pheasants and Serow in these forests but beware of the Black bear
, which often comes out in the local villages as well. The sanctuary has well defined
trekking trails and offers mind blowing view.

Best Time to Visit Kalatop :
April to June and October to November.
How to Reach :

By Air: The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is the nearest airport
By Rail: The closest railhead is at Pathankot, at a distance of 120 km.
By Road: Khajjiar is 26-km from Dalhousie and 24-km from Chamba by road. It is 520-km from Delhi.

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