Daranghati Sanctuary
| Daranghati Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
  Map of Himachal Pradesh | |
| Location | Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 31°23′30″N 77°48′11″E / 31.3917°N 77.803°ECoordinates: 31°23′30″N 77°48′11″E / 31.3917°N 77.803°E[1] |
| Area | 167 km2 (64 sq mi) |
| Established | 1962 |
The Daranghati Sanctuary is located in Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India. It has undisturbed forest areas. Monal, Tragopan, Koklas and Kalij are the pheasants found here. Some of the common animals found here are Musk deer, Goral and Thar. Forest staff posted at Dofda and Sarahan is there for advice and guidance.[2]
Visiting
The best way to explore the sanctuary is by reaching the nearest forest chowki in the village Kashapaat. Forest rest house is available.
Route details on NH 22: Shimla – Narkanda (65 km); Narkanda – Rampur (60 km); Rampur – Mashnoo (30 km State Highway); Mashnoo – Daranghati (10 km link-road)
There's also a PWD rest house on top of the pass or one can stay in the tented accommodation right in front of the rest house.
References
- ↑ "Daranghati Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
- ↑ himachaltourism.gov.in
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