Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Place – Panchkula District, Haryana, India
Area Covered – 10.93 Sq. Km.
Major Attractions – Sambar, chital, wildboar, nilgai
Ideal Time to Visit – October to March
Nearest Attractions – Morni Hills
Some Major Access – Gurgaon & Delhi



Where is the Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary is situated in the Panchkula district of Haryana in the northern part of India. It is located near Pinjore and is near to Morni hills. The sanctuary was established in the year 1975.

Climate in the Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The climate of the sanctuary is hot in summer & cold in winter. During summer the temperature can reach up to 47 degrees C and winter temperatures ranges from 5 to 9 degrees C.

Ecological System in the Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary is home to a rich variety of flora & fauna.

Flora in Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary comprises of dry deciduous mixed forest.

Fauna in the Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The wildlife population in the sanctuary includes sambar, chital, muntjak, goral, wildboar, nilgai, rhesus macaque, common langur etc.

Avi-fauna in Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Red jungle fowl, black partridge, grey partridge are some of the major bird species in this sanctuary.

How to Reach the Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary is easily accessible from all parts of India.
Air – The nearest airport is at Chandigarh.

Rail – Northern railway connects the city with all the major cities of India. Chandigarh Railway Station is the major one.

Road – A good motorable road network links the sanctuary to other parts of India.