Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary

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Wildlife Sanctuary

Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary - Location details

Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife Sanctuary, Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary - Food details

Chha Gosht, Siddu, Babru, Madra

Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary - History details

Established as a protected forest in 1878 to secure Shimla’s water supply, this sanctuary spans over 1020 hectares of Deodar, Oak, and Pine forests. Geography features steep terrain, perennial streams, and rich biodiversity including deer and Himalayan birds. Interesting facts include its British‑era conservation history and continued ecological importance.