Hazaribagh
: Wild Life Sanctuary
Wildlife
enthusiasts would love to visit Hazaribagh Wildlife sanctuary nestling in
the low hilly terrain. This retreat stretches over 184 sq. kms. Of plains,
undulating country, steep hills and deep nullahs with thick tropical
forests and grass meadows. The best time for a visit is early spring' when
the undulating hills are covered with the fresh green of Sal and
miscellaneous trees. Numerous observation towers in the sanctuary make it
all the more easier to have a closer encounter with the wild. An abundance
of wild animals is a very pleasant sight and wild bear, Sambhar
(Hazaribagh perhaps holds more Sambhars than any other area of comparable
size) Nilgai, Chital and Kakar can be seen at dusk and dawn gamholllng and
enjoying themselves at water be encountered unexpectedly while the
exclusive tiger and panther demand patience for viewing.
The
flak-top strip of National Highway 33 passes through the sanctuary by its
main gate at pokharia, 21 kms from Barhi and 16 kms from Hazaribagh. 111
kms roads in the sanctuary take motorists to the remotest corners and to
masonry towers, strategy- ci111y located, offer excellent opportunities
for viewing the wilds during the best months of October to April. The
sanctuary is surrounded by habitations of tribals. to Hazaribagh. The
nearest railhead is Hazaribagh Road Rly. station, 67 kms from the Park.
The station is on the Delhi-Howrah route.Special
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