Wildlife & Sanctuary
Rakchham Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife in Kinnaur & Kalpa
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About
Rakchham Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Sangla valley of the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated in the arid zone of the middle Himalayas. It covers the area of 304 km2. The Sanctuary is named after the villages of Rakchham and Chitkul, the latter being the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibetan border. The sanctuary is home to wildlife, including the Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer, and Blue Sheep, alongside birds like the Himalayan Monal.
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Things to do here
- Book the official safari or nature walk at the forest office
- Carry binoculars and wear muted colours
- Ask about seasonal closures
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Location
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