Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary
| Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
 Nargu WLS from across the Uhl River | |
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| Location | Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh |
| Nearest city | Mandi |
| Area | 132.3731 km2 (51.1095 sq mi) |
Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary lies on the east side of the Uhl River in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh. It was notified in 1999 and covers an area of 132.37 km2 (51.11 sq mi). The slopes of the sanctuary are covered with Alpine forest. It is home to various species of animals and birds.[1]
Geography
[edit]The sanctuary was notified by the Government of Himachal Pradesh on 23 October 1999 with an area of 278.0 km2 (107.3 sq mi). On 29 November 2013, due to rationalisation of the boundaries the area was reduced to 132.3731 km2 (51.1095 sq mi). The sanctuary is located within the geocoordinates: North 32°06′49″N 76°56′35″E / 32.11361°N 76.94306°E, East 31°52′54″N 77°04′50″E / 31.88167°N 77.08056°E, South 31°48′42″N 77°02′41″E / 31.81167°N 77.04472°E, West 32°01′39″N 76°51′31″E / 32.02750°N 76.85861°E. The sanctuary falls under the Kullu Forest Division, Kullu district although it is located partially in Mandi district.[2]
Flora and Fauna
[edit]The flora includes deodar, fir, kharsu oak, prunus, maple, and fig trees. Wildlife includes the common leopard, barking deer, black bear, jackal, and flying squirrel. Key birds are the Himalayan monal, white-crested kalij, chukor, black partridge, and grey partridge. Common reptiles are snakes and monitor lizards.[3]
Access
[edit]- Airport:- Bhuntar (Kullu)
- Railway:- The closest Railhead is at Jogindernagar (40 km )
- Road:- The sanctuary is well connected by road.
References
[edit]- ^ "Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary". WildTrails Recent Sightings | The One-Stop Destination for all your Wildlife Travels. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Forest Department, Principal Secretary (Forests) (29 November 2013). "Notification No. FFE-B-F(6)-16/1999-Nargu" (PDF). Government of Himachal Pradesh. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary » Naparks". 26 June 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
