CHHILCHILA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Bhainsi Majra, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
The Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Seonthi Reserve Forest, is located near Kurukshetra University in Kurukshetra district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is located in a depression which has a small lake created by an embankment. The sanctuary, as a staging and wintering ground of avifauna, has recorded (between April 2009 and March 2012) 57 species (33 winter migrants, 2 summer migrants and 22 resident species) of both resident and migrant wetland birds which belong to 37 genera and 16 families. It was declared a Bird Sanctuary in 1986. Under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972) of the Government of India, a zone of 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) surrounding the sanctuary has been declared an Eco-sensitive Zone to preserve its ecology and environment.
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 | 09:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kamoda Bus Stand |
9 KM | 01722722980 |
 Pindarsi Railway Station |
6 KM | 139 |
 Chandigarh International Airport |
95 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 |
|---|---|
| Lohar Majra | 7 KM |
Nearest Temples
JYOTISAR TEMPLE
It is believed that Mahabharat started from Jyotisar
KARTIKEYA TEMPLE
Kartikeya Temple is a very old Hindu shrine in Haryana
SANNIHIT SAROVAR
It is believed that meeting point of Seven Sacred Sarasvatis
SHRI STHANESHWARA MAHADEV TEMPLE
It was an part of kingdom Harshvardhana of Pushyabhuti dynasty
MARKANDESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE
Place where the Markandeya was praying to Shiva to win his destiny
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