This sanctuary is located in district Bilaspur
and Mandi, near the town
Bilaspur. The area of this sanctuary is 10,034
hectares. This sanctuary came under notice on 5th December 1962, then
renotified on 27th March 1974, and is controlled by the Bhakra Management
Board.
The fauna found in this sanctuary include Singhara, Chilwa, Catla,
Jhalli, Mrigal, Grass crap, Misror crap, Topra, Silver Crap and Gid.
Air:
Chandigarh
and Bhuntar are the nearest airports, located at 135-km and 131-km from
Bilaspur.
Rail: The nearest broad gauge railway station is at Kiratpur Sahib
and nearest narrow gauge railway station is at
Shimla , which
are connected by regular bus services.
Road: Bilaspur is approachable by
road from Shimla
and Chandigarh.
Chiterkoot Hotel, Ghaghas
Joshi Lodge, Talai
Kwality Hotel, Bilaspur
Neelam Hotel, Bilaspur
Neemo P.O.H., Ghumarwin
HTPDC's Hotel, Swarghat