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'''Kugti Sanctuary''' is the second largest sanctuary in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Its situated at an altitude ranging from 2,195 m to 5,040 m. On the west side, Tundah Sanctuary surrounds this sanctuary by a forest corridor. | '''Kugti Sanctuary''' is the second largest sanctuary in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Its situated at an altitude ranging from 2,195 m to 5,040 m. On the west side, Tundah Sanctuary surrounds this sanctuary by a forest corridor. | ||
The landscape of the sanctuary varies, and it is blessed with abundance of flora and fauna. The area houses a number of medicinal plants along with some of the rare floral species. | The landscape of the sanctuary varies, and it is blessed with an abundance of flora and fauna. The area houses a number of medicinal plants along with some of the rare floral species. | ||
High altitude Himalayan fauna species have made this sanctuary their home, including the endangered Himalayan tahr. | High altitude Himalayan fauna species have made this sanctuary their home, including the endangered Himalayan tahr. | ||
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Himalayan Tahr: The sanctuary is said to be one of the last homes of Himalayan tahr, which is a large ungulate related to the wild goat. These herbivorous animals have small heads with large eyes and small pointed ears, and are 3 to 4.5 feet long and weigh around 36–90 kg. They are 26 to 40 inches tall. The [[Himalayan tahr]] is considered vulnerable by the IUCN (1996) in its home range of the Himalayas. | Himalayan Tahr: The sanctuary is said to be one of the last homes of Himalayan tahr, which is a large ungulate related to the wild goat. These herbivorous animals have small heads with large eyes and small pointed ears, and are 3 to 4.5 feet long and weigh around 36–90 kg. They are 26 to 40 inches tall. The [[Himalayan tahr]] is considered vulnerable by the IUCN (1996) in its home range of the Himalayas. | ||
After first-ever evidence of the snow leopard in Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary in [[Himachal Pradesh]], a recently published paper has recommended further studies to help generate baseline information for conservation of this endangered species.<ref name="wti">{{cite web|url=http://www.wti.org.in/oldsite/current-news/130109_first_snow_leopard_recorded_in_kugti_wildlife_sanctuary.html|title=:: Wildlife Trust | After first-ever evidence of the snow leopard in Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary in [[Himachal Pradesh]], a recently published paper has recommended further studies to help generate baseline information for conservation of this endangered species.<ref name="wti">{{cite web|url=http://www.wti.org.in/oldsite/current-news/130109_first_snow_leopard_recorded_in_kugti_wildlife_sanctuary.html|title=:: Wildlife Trust of India :: First snow leopard recorded in Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh|publisher=wti.org.in|accessdate=2015-02-22|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140414164329/http://www.wti.org.in/oldsite/current-news/130109_first_snow_leopard_recorded_in_kugti_wildlife_sanctuary.html|archive-date=14 April 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="researchgate">{{cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233978274|title=First ever record of a snow leopard in Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh - ResearchGate|accessdate=2015-02-22}}</ref> | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
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The Kugti sanctuary is accessible via Pathankot, Chamba, Bharmour, and Hadsar. From Pathankot to Chamba (122 km), Chamba to Bharmour (65 km), then to Hadsar (13 km). A 13 km trek leads you to Kugti village in the sanctuary. | The Kugti sanctuary is accessible via Pathankot, Chamba, Bharmour, and Hadsar. From Pathankot to Chamba (122 km), Chamba to Bharmour (65 km), then to Hadsar (13 km). A 13 km trek leads you to Kugti village in the sanctuary. | ||
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Pathankot which is connected to all of the major cities in India. There are buses and taxis available from Chamba and Bharmour | By Rail: The nearest railhead is Pathankot which is connected to all of the major cities in India. There are buses and taxis available from Chamba and Bharmour until Hadsar. | ||
Now Kugti is reachable by Bus | Now Kugti is reachable by Bus until the Kugti Village and planned to connect the road to Kartik Swami temple. | ||
==Best time to visit== | ==Best time to visit== | ||