Sechu Tuan Nala Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh

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Himachal Pradesh Sechu Tuan Nala Sanctuary

Sechu Tuan Nala Sanctuary India

A very high altitude sanctuary with significant populations of Ibex, Musk deer, and Pheasants. Snow leopards are also reported from here.

Area and Zoning of Sechu Tuan Nala Sanctuary

10,295 ha. ( 102.95 sq. km ). No zoning inside the sanctuary. However, a surrounding area of 4,570 ha. Is regarded as Buffer Zone.

Location of Chamba District :

District Chamba; Latitudinal range 30°15´ to 32°00´ N; Longitudinal range 76°20´ to 77°00´E; Nearest Town Chamba ( 113 km ); Nearest railhead Pathankot ( 235 km ).

Approaches :

From Delhi, via Pathankot ( 400 km ), to Chamba ( 75 km ) and then on to Sach Pass ( 4413 m, open from June to October ) via Sathraundi ( 75 km ), to Kilar ( 25 km ), and on by foot to Sechu ( 15 km ). Alternately, from Kishtwar ( J & K ) to Sarsu ( 36 km ), then to Tholi ( 10 km ), on to Ishtiari ( 25 km ), then to Killar ( 25 km ), on to Saj ( 13 km ), finally to Sechu ( 12 km ).

Sarsu onwards is all on foot. A third approach is from Kyelang to Nigari ( 59 km ), then on foot to Sach Khas ( 45 km ), which is adjacent to the sanctuary.

Topography And Climate of Himachal Pradesh :

Altitude 2550 to 6072 m; Temperature –20°C to 27°C; Mean annual rainfall 500 mm.

Flora in Himachal Pradesh :

Forest type include Lower Western Himalayan Temperate Forest 12/C1, Moist Alpine Scrub macrocephala, and Ephedra gerardiana.

Fauna in Himachal Pradesh :

Mammals Bear, Brown Markhor Bear, Himalayan Black Cat, Jungle Mouse-hare, Himalayan Deer, Musk Goral Serow Ibex Sheep, Blue Langur, Common Thar, Himalayan Leopard, Snow.

Birds in Himachal Pradesh :

Common Name : Accentor, Alpine

Scientific Name : Prunella collaris

Information for Visitors in Himachal Pradesh :

The best period for visting the sanctuary are June to September due to good weather and easy accessibility. Hindu and Buddhist temples are located at Bhat, Tuan, Hilu, Chrroti, and Kalichor. There is no regulation of entry into the sanctuary. There are three rest houses inside with a total of 12 beds.

Contact Address :

DFO ( WL ) Chamba Division,
Chamba – 176 310,
Himachal Pradesh.