Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary

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Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary
Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary
	Nargu WLS from across the Uhl River
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Location	Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh
Nearest city	Mandi
Area	132.3731 km2 (51.1095 sq mi)

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Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary lies on the east side of the Uhl River in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh. It was notified in 1999 and covers an area of 132.37 km² (51.11 sq mi). The slopes of the sanctuary are covered with Alpine forest. It is home to various species of animals and birds.^[1]

Geography

The sanctuary was notified by the Government of Himachal Pradesh on 23 October 1999 with an area of 278.0 km² (107.3 sq mi). On 29 November 2013, due to rationalisation of the boundaries the area was reduced to 132.3731 km² (51.1095 sq mi). The sanctuary is located within the geocoordinates: North 32°06′49″N 76°56′35″E / 32.11361°N 76.94306°E / 32.11361; 76.94306 (NarguWLS North), East 31°52′54″N 77°04′50″E / 31.88167°N 77.08056°E / 31.88167; 77.08056 (NarguWLS East), South 31°48′42″N 77°02′41″E / 31.81167°N 77.04472°E / 31.81167; 77.04472 (NarguWLS South), West 32°01′39″N 76°51′31″E / 32.02750°N 76.85861°E / 32.02750; 76.85861 (NarguWLS West). The sanctuary falls under the Kullu Forest Division, Kullu district although it is located partially in Mandi district.^[2]

Access

Airport:- Bhuntar (Kullu)
Railway:- The closest Railhead is at Jogindernagar (40 km )
Road:- The sanctuary is well connected by road.

References

↑ "Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary". WildTrails Recent Sightings | The One-Stop Destination for all your Wildlife Travels. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
↑ Forest Department, Principal Secretary (Forests) (29 November 2013). "Notification No. FFE-B-F(6)-16/1999-Nargu" (PDF). Government of Himachal Pradesh. Retrieved 3 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

External links

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[1] "Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary". WildTrails Recent Sightings | The One-Stop Destination for all your Wildlife Travels. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2021.

[2] Forest Department, Principal Secretary (Forests) (29 November 2013). "Notification No. FFE-B-F(6)-16/1999-Nargu" (PDF). Government of Himachal Pradesh. Retrieved 3 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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