Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
The Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Leopard, bear, deer, langur, jackal, Himalayan Black Marten, Barking Goral and countless beautiful birds can be spotted here.
The landscapes are thickly covered with Deodar trees interspersed with little streams flowing into the Ravi river. The wildlife sanctuary was better known as a gaming reserve for Chamba rulers, in history. The area is a favorite spot for trekking, picnics, and nature walks.
How to reach Kalatop Sanctuary
- By road : From Chandigarh to Dalhousie (320 km.), on to Lakkad-mandi inside the sanctuary (10 km.). Kalatop is a further 3 km, and Khajjiar another 12 km. Alternately, from Chamba to Khajjiar (36 Km). Taxis and buses are easily available from these places.
- By Rail : The nearest railhead is Pathankot, 80 km away. Pathankot is on Delhi Jammu Railway line and there are plenty of trains to choose from at different timings.
- By Air : The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 135 km, this is the nearest airport. It takers around four hours to reach Dalhousie from this place. As the flights are limited, and location is far off travelers generally avoid air travel
- Topography and climate Altitude 1185 to 2768 m above sea levelTemperature –10°C to 35°C; Mean annual rainfall 672.3 mm.
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