Chail Sightseeing - Chail Sanctuary

Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, Chail Wildlife Sanctuary attracts a large number of tourists for its wildlife and floral attractions. Formerly a hunting reserve for the Maharaja of Patiala, it was declared a sanctuary in 1976. Spread in an area of 110 km, Chail Sanctuary has a vast forest cover of Oak and Pine, apart from the other major grassland covers in the area. The Sanctuary has mainly mammals which include rhesus macaque, leopards, Indian muntjac and goral crested porcupine. Some of the other species found in the area include Himalayan black bear, wild boar, common langur, sambar, black-napped hare. The travel and tourism department of Himachal Pradesh also facilitates trekking inside the sanctuary. The best time to visit is from March to October.