Manali Sanctuary, Manali

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The Manali Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The sanctuary starts about 2 km from Manali. It is the catchment of Manalsu khad. A path from Manali log huts and Dhungri temple passes through dense Deodar, Kail, Horse chestnut, Walnut and Maple forests. Musk deer, Monal and Brown bear, Leopard and Snow leopard are some of the common animals seen here. Herds of Ibex are seen migrating in the glacier zone in summers. The area of the sanctuary is about 31.8 square kilometres. The following area was declared as a sanctuary on 26 February 1954, under the Punjab Birds and Wild Animals Protection Act of 1933. ()

Coordinates: 32°14'49"N, 77°11'20"E

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Manali Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Solang Valley, Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art, Hidimba Devi Temple, Palchan.

4.3 miSW
Ski area, Winter sport
Solang Valley
110 min walk • Nestled in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Solang Valley is a premier ski destination that beckons adventurers and snow enthusiasts alike. This picturesque valley, located at an altitude of about 2,560 meters above sea level, is renowned for its winter...
0.5 miW
32°14'46"N • 77°10'51"E
Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art, Manali
13 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~1780 ftS
Temple
Hidimba Devi Temple, Manali
9 min walk • Hidimba Devi Temple, locally known as Dhungari Temple, also known variously as the Hadimba Temple, is located in Manāli, a hill station in the State of Himāchal Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahābhārata.
4.6 miN
Village
Palchan
118 min walk • Palchan is a village in the Kullu district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It has a population of 1,241 according to 2011 census. it is close to tourist places of Manali, Solang and Rohtang pass.
4.8 miN
Town
Marhi
124 min walk • Marhi is a "shanty town of roadside restaurants" in Himachal Pradesh, India, located midway between Manali and Rohtang La on the Manali-Leh Highway. Buses traveling the highway often stop in Marhi so passengers can eat. The settlement is seasonal, with most businesses closing for the winter.