Established in the year 1975, Bir Shikargarh wildlife sanctuary is nestled along the river Kaushalya in the lower ranges of Morni hills, in Haryana. It is located in the proximity of Pinjore.

Flora
Vegetation cover: dry deciduous mixed forest
Flora: Khair, Teak and Eucalyptus

Fauna
Leopard, chital, rhesus macaque, goral, muntjac, wild boar, mongoose, wild dog, porcupine, nilgai, common langur, python, cobra, krait and others.

Avian Fauna
Red Jungle Fowl, Grey Partridge, Black Partridge and many others.

Getting there
The nearest airport and railway station are situated at Chandigarh. Bir Shikargarh wildlife sanctuary is connected to major towns and cities of the country through well developed motorable roadways.

Tourist Information
An area of about 3km around the sanctuary has been declared an eco-sensitive zone. This limits the manner of usage of land. Almost 50 villages, namely Burj, Kotian, Haripur, Tibbi, Chandimandir,Mallah and others are included in this area.
Lodging options are available at Pinjore.
Trekking, bird watching and nature trail are popular tourist activities in this forest. Always carry enough water, guide maps, emergency light and emergency contact numbers while going for trekking. Wear comfortable clothes that easily camouflage with the environment of the forest. Avoid wearing flashy clothes and strong perfumes. Pets and inflammable items are not allowed inside the forest.

Additional Information
Location: Bir Shikargarh wildlife sanctuary, Panchkula district, Haryana, India
Area: nearly 10.93 sq km; Altitude: about 1,200m above sea level
Temperature: 47°C (summer); 5°C to 9°C (winter).
Ideal visiting time: October and March
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