Reserve Forest Sanctuary

4.4

Location: 36XW+XGC, NH 22, Charabra, Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh 171012, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 4 hours (approximately)

Shimla has something more mesmerizing to offer to everyone. Everything in Shimla is just extra beautiful. Reserve Forest Sanctuary is one of them. Here, you can admire the beauty of wildlife. This sanctuary is about an area of 951 hectares. This forest sanctuary is perfect for kids to visit. This place is one of the best places, for people who love to Be close to nature.

Attraction

It is one of the attractions of the town. It is the perfect place for nature lovers, photo fanatics, wildlife photographers, etc. This forest sanctuary offers you to see an amazing view of Jammu and Kashmir, Deo Tibba, the Rakta Dhar, and many things. These things just treat your eyes. Besides, it is one of Asia’s largest watersheds. This place just relaxes your mind and forgets all your tiredness. This place is a forest place. Here you can enjoy the forest feel and enjoy trekking while visiting this place. It is a good place to visit.

History

This forest sanctuary is located 4 km away from Mashobra, it is bounded by The Indus River. This forest sanctuary is amazing to visit. This forest sanctuary offers you many things to do, like trekking, enjoying flora and fauna, artificial lake, enjoy nature. This place is the ideal destination for nature lovers.

Inside/Outside Views

The whole view of this place is amazing. It is basically a forest area. This forest sanctuary is well maintained and the environment of this place is so good. Here you can see different kinds of flora and fauna besides you can see 951 hectares, porcupine, pine marten, leopard, and many more wild animals in this place. Here you can also see different kinds of birds. This forest area has many Himalayan cedar trees. In this forest, there is a man-made artificial lake, and this lake provides drinking water to the main Shimla town. This place is good to visit. The natural beauty of this place is unbeatable.

Opening Hours

The opening hour of this place is 9 am to 5 pm, It is Closed on Monday.

Entry & Others Fees

25/- per person and for bike, scooter costs extra charge 100/-

Near Restaurants

Near Hotels

Radisson Kufri
Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort, Shimla
Sterling Kufri
Treebo Trend Snow View Resort – Hotel in Kufri Shimla
Fortune Park Kufri Shimla

How to Reach

By Air: Jubbarhatti airport is the nearest airport to this place. If you want a comfortable journey, then you can go by air. It’s the best way ever.

By Rail: Shimla Railway Station is the nearest railway station to this place. If you want a peaceful journey you can try it.

By Road: reserve Forest Sanctuary, Shimla is also reached by road. Bus services are also available in the city. You can easily go by bus or you can hire any local transport as well as a taxi or cab and easily reach there. It is the best way if you want to enjoy a hassle-free journey.

Tips for Travellers

You should carry comfortable footwear, take sunscreen, take some light food, and also take a water bottle and that’s enough.

FAQ

Que-01: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: Yes, it is safe to visit. People from many places come to visit this place, You have to be careful about your safety.

Que-02: Is photography allowed in this place?

Ans: Yes, it is allowed in this place. But you have to pay the extra charge for it like,50/- for a still camera,1000/- for a video camera,(commercial purpose for the day), and 5000 /- for a cine camera.