Global InformationBandli Wildlife Sanctuary information
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| Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
  Location in Himachal Pradesh  Location in India | |
| Location | Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh |
| Nearest city | Shimla |
| Coordinates | 31°27′00″N 76°54′18″E / 31.450°N 76.905°E |
| Area | 41.32 km2 (15.95 sq mi) |
| Established | 1962 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
The Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary is a nature reserve located in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India, covering 41.32 square kilometers and located approximately seven kilometers from the town of Sundar Nagar. The sanctuary extends along the Seri Khad stream on the east and south sides. "Khad" is a Himachali term for a stream, which provides essential water sources for the plants and wildlife of the sanctuary.[1]
The area has steep slopes, grasslands, and various bodies of water such as nullahs. The Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary is a habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species.[2]
- ^ "Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary". Wildlife Institute of India. 5 October 2015. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Bandli Sanctuary - One of the Most Beautiful Wildlife Sanctuary of Himachal Pradesh". www.exploreourindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-17.