BIR SHIKARGARH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Pinjore, Panchkula, Haryana, India
Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary is being established over an area of 767 hectares and notice was issued on 28th July 2011 to invite objections/suggestions to the draft notification by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The area included is situated in the foothills of Morni along the Kaushalya river and has thick Khair forests and plantations of eucalyptus and teak. The area forms the habitat of the leopard, cheetal, sambar,langur, hyaena, fox, jackal,mongoose, porcupine etc. An area of 3 KM around the sanctuary shall form the eco-sensitive zone and shall have restrictions on change in land use etc. The eco-sensitive zone shall include areas of some 50 odd villages including Chandimandir, Burj Kotian, Mallah, Tibbi, Haripur etc. The wildlife sanctuary status shall, however, need to be followed up with some active intervention to protect the wildlife found in this pocket forest at the foot of the Morni and Himachal hills.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- Do enjoy the vast collection of Animals, Trees and Plants of the Sanctuary.
- You are in Sanctuary to see animals and enjoy their behavior. Please do not tease them.
- Do not play any audio-system or musical instrument inside the Sanctuary.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Zirakpur Bus Stand |
22 KM | 01722722980 |
 Chandigarh Railway Station |
20 KM | 139 |
 Chandigarh International Airport |
30 KM | 01722242004 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Jabrot | 4.4 KM |
Nearest Temples
MATA MANSA DEVI TEMPLE
One of the divine and powerful places of the Shakti
SAKETRI SHIV MANDIR
Temple has 4 well cones of height with Gold plated domes
Nearest Attractions
Hill StationMORNI HILL STATION
It is a great place to engage in Trekking and birdwatching
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