Ideal Duration: 4-6 hours
Open Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Pathankot
Nearest Railway Station: Chakki Bank
How to reach- "After reaching Dalhousie, you can take taxi or car to reach Kalatop which is 14 km away from Dalhousie. Even you can do trekking in this route and reach Kalatop."
The Kalatop wildlife sanctuary is located between Dalhousie and Khajjiar and is 12 km away from Dalhousie. Dense deodar and fir forest are covering 19.63 km of the Sanctuary. It is situated a few kilometers away from the Chamba dam and the Chamba reservoir on the river Ravi.
It is the most pristine destination in the Dalhousie area. Moreover, the lush green surroundings and snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas add to the beauty of the place, which attracts a large number of tourists.
This charming sanctuary is the place of many animals like deer, Himalayan serow, jackal, leopard, black bear, wild cats, langur, barking Goral, and many more. You can also see many other species of animals and birds when you enter the sanctuary.
It is popular as a picnic spot and a great place for trekking and nature walks.
Kalatop forest rest house is maintained by PWD and the forest department has two huts and one bungalow which can be booked online for stay. For booking, you have to contact DFO Chamba.
Throughout the year 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM, Last Entry: 04:30 PM
For All: Free
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