Location:
Paonta Valley, Sirmour District
Speciality: Goral, Sambhar,
Chhital
Best Season: October-February
This
sanctuary is located in Paonta Valley of Sirmour
District. The area surrounding the sanctuary bears
beautiful dense Sal forests with grassy glades. This is
probably the most picturesque area of Shivaliks. There
is a perennial stream in the area too.
Goral,
Sambhar and Chittal can be easily seen here. There are
walking trails in the quiet adjoining forests. Winter is
the best season to visit this sanctuary.
HOW TO
GET THERE
digarh is
nearest airport, which is 87-km from Nahan.
Rail:
Ambala is the nearest Railhead 63-km from Nahan.
Road:
Nahan is well connected by road. Regular buses and taxis
available from Ambala and Chandigarh . Regular bus
services linking it to the other towns like Manali ,
Delhi and Haridwar are also available.
PLACES
TO STAY
Simbalbara
Forest Rest House is connected by a fair weather road
from Puruwala and provides a beautiful view of the
valley