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{{Use British English|date=March 2013}}
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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 Of India :: First snow leopard recorded in Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh|publisher=wti.org.in|accessdate=2015-02-22|archive-url=https://archive.is/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>
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&nbsp;km), Chamba to Bharmour (65&nbsp;km), then to Hadsar (13&nbsp;km). A 13&nbsp;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&nbsp;km), Chamba to Bharmour (65&nbsp;km), then to Hadsar (13&nbsp;km). A 13&nbsp;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 till Hadsar.
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 till the Kugti Village and planned to connect the road to Kartik Swami temple.
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==