Churdhar Sanctuary

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Churdhar peak, with an elevation of 3647 metres above sea level is the highest peak in outer Himalayas.It is like a oasis of Alpine area of temperate forests. Best time to visit is during summers and early winters. The view from Churdhar peak is un-paralled. Monals are common in the forest areas. Trekking can be done from Nohra, Sarain and Pulbahal.^[1]

Contents 1 General 2 Access 3 References 4 External links

[edit] General

• Location- Solan Valley, Shimla
• Area: 56.16 km²
• Speciality- Musk deer and monal
• Best Season- April-June & October-November

The total covered area of this sanctuary is 56.16 square kilometres as notified on 15 November 1985. This is one of the newest sanctuaries of Himachal Pradesh. Fauna includes Himalayan black bear, barking deer, musk deer, langur and leopards .

[edit] Access

• Airways: Jubbarhatti airport (23 km from Shimla)
• Nearest Railhead: Shimla to Kalka narrow gauge railway line
• The sanctuary has a well connected road network.^[2]

[edit] References

1. ^ himachaltourism.gov.in
2. ^ himachal tourism dep. co.

[edit] External links

• himachaltourism.nic.in
• hptdc.gov.in

Protected areas of Himachal Pradesh
	Simbalbara sanctuary | Kanwar sanctuary | Manali sanctuary | Renuka sanctuary | Kalatop Khajjiar sanctuary | Churdhar sanctuary | Daranghati sanctuary | Maharana Pratap Sagar sanctuary | Chail sanctuary | Great Himalayan national park | Pin valley national park | Majthal sanctuary