Daranghati Sanctuary

The Daranghati Sanctuary is located in Rampur Bushahr, Shimla, 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.[3]

Daranghati Sanctuary
LocationShimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India
Coordinates31.3917°N 77.803°E / 31.3917; 77.803[1]
Area167 km2 (64 sq mi)
Established1962

Visiting

As per the Wildlife Laws in India, permission of Chief Wildlife Warden (CWW) of the State or the concerned Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) under whom the sanctuary falls administratively, is required to enter/stay inside the sanctuary. Daranghati Sanctuary is administered by Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Wildlife who sits at Sarahan.

Following are the prominent places falling along the route while one is travelling from Chandigarh towards the Sanctuary on National Highway 05. Chandigarh- Shimla (115km); Shimla – Narkanda (65 km); Narkanda – Rampur (60km); Rampur – Mashnoo (30km, State Highway); Mashnoo – Daran Village (10km, link-road).

The sanctuary receives snow in winters. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from April to June.

References
  1. "Daranghati Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
  2. "Daranghati Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
  3. "himachaltourism.gov.in". Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
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