ABOHAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY- Punjab
ABOHAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY- Punjab
Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary is a private reserve that is spread over thirteen villages in the state of Punjab. It covers an area of about of 186.5 sq. km. and is regarded to be the biggest Blackbuck Deer open wildlife sanctuary in Asia. It was first notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 and again re- notified in the year 2000.
Flora
Forest type: tropical dry mixed deciduous forest.
Major tree species: siris, neem, babul, Indian Rosewood, white cedar, jhand, etc
Fauna
Flagship species: black buck deer.
Other species: Wild boar, porcupines, black-naped hare, blue bull, jackal, jungle cat, etc
Avian Fauna
Black duck, partridges, Indian peafowl, etc
How to reach
Sahnewal Airport in Ludhiana and Sahnewal Airport in Ludhiana are the closest airports to Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary. Abohar railway station is the nearest railway terminal. On reaching the Abohar city, the tourists can hire buses, taxis or private cars to reach the sanctuary. Abohar Sanctuary is situated on NH 10 and NH 15 and is well linked with Amritsar, Bathinda and other nearby major cities of the state.
Tourist Information
There are hardly any staying facilities within the sanctuary. The visitors can find quality budget hotels, resorts and guesthouses in the city of Abohar. Nature trail and bird watching are popular tourist activities in the region. Visitors can visit the tribal villages in the sanctuary to get a close glimpse of a tribal life and culture.
Black buck is the State Animal of Punjab and is perceived to be sacred by the Bishnoi community in the sanctuary. Therefore, the Bishnois have joined hands with the forest authorities to protect the black buck and other wildlife of reserve from reckless poaching and hunting. For information about Abohar sanctuary, the tourist can contact the Tourist Officer, Bathinda or the Bishnoi Jeev Raksha Sabha.
Additional Information
Address: Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary, Fazilka district, Punjab
Area: 186.5 sq. km.
Contact: Tourist Officer, Bathinda / Bishnoi Jeev Raksha Sabha
Best time to visit: October to March
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Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary is a private reserve that is spread over thirteen villages in the state of Punjab. It covers an area of about of 186.5 sq. km. and is regarded to be the biggest Blackbuck Deer open wildlife sanctuary in Asia. It was first notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 and again re- notified in the year 2000.
Flora
Forest type: tropical dry mixed deciduous forest.
Major tree species: siris, neem, babul, Indian Rosewood, white cedar, jhand, etc
Fauna
Flagship species: black buck deer.
Other species: Wild boar, porcupines, black-naped hare, blue bull, jackal, jungle cat, etc
Avian Fauna
Black duck, partridges, Indian peafowl, etc
How to reach
Sahnewal Airport in Ludhiana and Sahnewal Airport in Ludhiana are the closest airports to Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary. Abohar railway station is the nearest railway terminal. On reaching the Abohar city, the tourists can hire buses, taxis or private cars to reach the sanctuary. Abohar Sanctuary is situated on NH 10 and NH 15 and is well linked with Amritsar, Bathinda and other nearby major cities of the state.
Tourist Information
There are hardly any staying facilities within the sanctuary. The visitors can find quality budget hotels, resorts and guesthouses in the city of Abohar. Nature trail and bird watching are popular tourist activities in the region. Visitors can visit the tribal villages in the sanctuary to get a close glimpse of a tribal life and culture.
Black buck is the State Animal of Punjab and is perceived to be sacred by the Bishnoi community in the sanctuary. Therefore, the Bishnois have joined hands with the forest authorities to protect the black buck and other wildlife of reserve from reckless poaching and hunting. For information about Abohar sanctuary, the tourist can contact the Tourist Officer, Bathinda or the Bishnoi Jeev Raksha Sabha.
Additional Information
Address: Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary, Fazilka district, Punjab
Area: 186.5 sq. km.
Contact: Tourist Officer, Bathinda / Bishnoi Jeev Raksha Sabha
Best time to visit: October to March
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