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Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary

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Nature & Park | Wildlife
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : Rs. 250 per head
  • Distance from near by city 11.4 kilometers from Dalhousie
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)2 - 3 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips Must carry a camera to capture beautiful memories. Read rules and regulations carefully and try to maintain promptly.

Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is a theme park located at Himachal Pradesh which covers an area total of 30.69 km square. The Sanctuary has a dense forest of Deodar and fir trees which covers an area of 19.63 Km Square. there are many splendid and mesmerizing places to visit in Dalhousie. And definitely, this sanctuary is one of them indeed.

The meaning of the name ¨Kalatop¨ means ¨Black Cap¨. The Black Cap refers to the dense forests which cover the highest hill of Dalhousie. The Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary actually situated about 6 Km away from the town of Dalhousie. It is not only a scenic and picnic spot for the tourists to enjoy but also a favorite trekking place for adventure lovers. People who are wild adventurous, nerd for wildlife especially, this place is for them indeed.

Attractions of Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary

The Sanctuary is surrounded by Oak and Coniferous forests. It lies in the path of the River Ravi and common animals found in the sanctuary are Black Bear, Pheasants, serow and so on. Himalayan Black Marten, Bear, Leopard, Deer, Squirrel, Langoor, Jackal, etc. are the common mammal's are found in the sanctuary. This place consists of multiple unique animals and people who have the best luck, they will be the eyewitness indeed.

Birds such as Black Headed Jay, Eurasian Jay, Grey Headed Canary Flycatcher, have also seen here. The tourists enjoy visiting here and love watching animals here, hence this wildlife adventurous place should add in DALHOUSIE TOUR PACKAGE without any doubt. If it is a plan of a trip to Dalhousie this place should not miss anyway.

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