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This
sanctuary is located in District
Kullu 's nearest
town, Manali .
The area of this sanctuary is 3,180 hectares. The sanctuary wasnotified on
26th February 1954, under the Punjab Birds and Wild Animals Protection
Act, 1933.
It forms the catchment of Manalsu Khad. A bridle path from
Manali log huts/
Dhungri temple passes through dense Deodar, Kail, Horse chestnut, Walnut
and Maple forests. Alpine lush green pastures and glaciers beyond Galant
thatch are a romantic attraction for the enthusiastic but enduring
visitors.
One may see Musk deer, Monal and Brown bear digging or ploughing the land
and also pug marks with scent of Leopard or Snow leopard. Those who
venture up to snows can see herds of Ibex in the glacier zone in summers.
Other fauna in the sanctuary include Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Palm
Civet, Barking Deer, Flying Fox, Goral, Indian Hare, Stripped Hyena,
Leopard, Himalayan yellow throated Marten, Serow, Kashmir flying Squirrel
and Himalayan Tahr.
Air: The nearest airport to
Manali is that of
Bhuntar, which is 52-kms from
Manali . From
Bhuntar one can take a taxi or a bus to Manali.
Rail: The nearest railhead is that of Joginder Nagar and this
narrow gauze railway station is 95-kms from Kullu. The scenic beauty of
Kullu while going to Manali can best be enjoyed on a bus or a taxi. It is
better to have taxi which one can stop and enjoy the nature.
Road: The road to
Manali passes
through the picturesque valley of Kullu. The motorable roads to
Manali connect
the town with other major tourist places in Himachal as well as in the
nearby states. At the Manali bus stand there are two booths, which do,
computerised reservation for buses. The reservations can be made one month
in advance. Both private and state government buses are in service.
Night stay in tents at Lambadug or Gallant thatch is an unforgettable experience. There are dozens of places to stay in Manali , including Hotel Tourist, Jhon Banon'n Giest house, Sunshine Guest House, Sunshine Guest House, Hotel Highlands, Pinewood Hotel, Hotel Chetna, Beas Hotel and Hotel Rohtang Manalsu. HPTDC runs several places and bookings can be made at the HTPDC Marketing Office on the Mall.