{"id":4413,"date":"2022-10-18T13:20:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T13:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citywoofer.com\/blog\/?p=4413"},"modified":"2023-02-15T04:47:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T04:47:46","slug":"sukhna-wildlife-sanctuary-nepli-kansal-forests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citywoofer.com\/blog\/sukhna-wildlife-sanctuary-nepli-kansal-forests\/","title":{"rendered":"Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary (Nepli\/ Kansal Forests)"},"content":{"rendered":"

To beat the heat, or to enjoy the pleasant weather in spring or autumn, the nearest that we know is of people heading to Kasauli. You can\u2019t afford more than a day away to the hills for trekking but you still urge a whiff of fresh air from your mundane life, just try a trip to the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary near our very own Sukhna Lake.<\/p>\n

\"Kansal
\nKansal Forests<\/strong><\/div>\n

Nepli and\u00a0 Kansal are a lot nearer, just behind the Sukhna lake. Its refreshing to watch the varied flaura and fauna on the outskirts of the Tricity.<\/p>\n

\"Kansal<\/div>\n

The Department of forests and wildlife, Chandigarh Administration, has opened up two 9-km treks for avid trekkers to Nepli and kansal forests for which permits were issued earlier, but now it is completely through online mode on https:\/\/www.chandigarhforest.gov.in<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Bade
\nBade Pathranwala Dam in Nepli<\/strong><\/div>\n

All you need to do is register online for these treks. The dates of the treks are mentioned here:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Month<\/th>\nDate\/Day for trekking<\/th>\nTiming<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
November, 2022<\/td>\n12th November
\n(Saturday)<\/td>\n		6:00 AM<\/strong> for reporting at Nepli Entry Gate. Trekking to commence at 6:30<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
December, 2022<\/td>\n11th December
\n(Sunday)<\/td>\n		7:00 AM<\/strong> for reporting at Nepli Entry Gate. Trekking to commence at 7:30<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
January, 2023<\/td>\n14th January
\n(Saturday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February, 2023<\/td>\n12th February
\n(Sunday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March, 2023<\/td>\n11th March
\n(Saturday)<\/td>\n		6:00 AM<\/strong> for reporting at Nepli Entry Gate. Trekking to commence at 6:30 AM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Registration for 9-km Trek<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Maximum 500 persons will be allowed on \u2018First Come First Serve\u2019 basis to participate in the trekking on one particular day.\u00a0 One guide for a group of 50 persons is provided. The final list of participants is emailed.<\/p>\n

\"Sukhna<\/div>\n

People are participating in huge numbers. Abdul Qayum, IFS, Chief conservator of forests says, \u201c1000 people have already registered since October 2 when the registrations started for this year\u201d.<\/p>\n

Chief conservator of forests, Debendra Dalai, IFS, has a word of caution for the tekkers, \u2018Please do not treat the trek as a fun exercise, it is a proper trek where any kind of hooliganism or fiddling with Nature or animals can result in the person being arrested\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"Log
\nLog Hut at Kansal<\/strong><\/div>\n

3-km Trek in Lake Reserve Forest (behind Sukhna lake)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This trek is open from morning to dusk for the general public, one can go any time free of cost.<\/p>\n

\"Sukhna<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Timings For Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oct 1– Nov 30: 10 am-5 pm (last entry)<\/p>\n

Dec1– feb 28: 10am to 4;30 pm<\/p>\n

March 1– Sept 30: 10 am to 6 pm<\/p>\n

Bird Park<\/strong> Timings<\/strong>: closed on Monday and Tuesday<\/p>\n

(Similar timing for bird park as well)<\/p>\n

The sanctuary remains closed for three months from July to September in the rainy season.<\/p>\n

\"Sukhna<\/div>\n

Charges for Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Entry fee Rs 30 (children 5-12)<\/p>\n

Rs 50 \u2013Over 12 yr old(Indian)<\/p>\n

Rs 100- over 12 yrs (foreigners)<\/p>\n

Free – Children Below 5 yrs\/ school children educational tour<\/p>\n

Parking Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rs 20 two-wheeler<\/p>\n

Rs 50 four wheeler<\/p>\n

Rs 100 bus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To beat the heat, or to enjoy the pleasant weather in spring or autumn, the nearest that we know is of people heading to Kasauli. You can\u2019t afford more than a day away to the hills for trekking but you still urge a whiff of fresh air from your mundane life, just try a trip … <\/p>\n

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