Yes, I am talking about the unseen and hidden beauty of Chandigarh. The hidden beauty which you can’t even find on searching Google.
It’s on the outskirt of Chandigarh — Chandigarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
Chandigarh Wildlife Sanctuary comprises of
Kansal Forest
Nepli Forets
Chandigarh has 3245 hectares under forest and most of it is hilly. The forest areas are mostly around Sukhna Lake, Sukhna Choe and Patiala ki Rao. Near village Kansal on the outskirts of Chandigarh towards the hills is a reserve forest, entry to which is restricted. One has to obtain an entry pass to see it. A large area of natural forest is preserved intact and one can have a real feel of a forest. Inside this forest is located a rest house which is surrounded by beautiful grassy lawns and flower beds.
How to go?
You have to fill a form with all the names of persons accompanying and the date of travel. Here is the link to the permission form. Just fill it up.
Mail the completed form to forestchandigarh@gmail.com at the earliest.
You have to call them and ask them when you can take the pass.
You have to visit the Paryavaran Bhawan building in sector 19 to get the pass.
Sanctuary is opened on all seven days except on government holidays. The timing of the sanctuary is 9 AM to 5 PM.
Wildlife Week activities
Department of Forests & Wildlife organises Wildlife Week every year to mark the celebration of Wildlife. On this day a marathon is organised from Nepli to Kansal forest. More than 200 people participate in it and are given a T-shirt and snacks etc.
Photography Competition
Recently, I won first prize in the Photography Competition at the Rose Festival 2021 organised by Chandigarh Administration. The photograph was clicked at Nepli Forest.
Theme: Chandigarh City- Seen & the Unseen
