ABOUT

The Simbalbara Sanctuary is located in of Sirmour District (Paonta Valley). This area bears dense Sal forests with grassy glades. In the area there is a perennial stream. Simbalbara Forest Rest House is well-connected from Puruwala and provides a beautiful view of the valley. Goral, Sambhar and Chittal are the common animals found here.There are walking trails also in the quiet adjoining forests. Winter is the best season to visit the sanctuary (October–November). Travel and Tourism department of Himachal Pradesh has preserved the sanctuary in its natural form. Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary is the right place to see the captivating wild world. The sanctuary is situated in the middle of thick Sal forest in the Paonta Valley, quite close to the Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a peaceful, isolated wildlife holiday perched in the lower reaches of the Shivalik hill ranges. The sanctuary falls under the regulation of Department of Forests, Himachal Pradesh government. Simbalbara is an amazing place to have fun as it is set against the backdrop of a river, dense forest and deep green valleys. From the periphery of the forest, tourists can catch the glimpses of the picturesque Puruwal valley. Rhesus Macaque, Leopard, Indian Muntjac, Goral and Crested Porcupine, Himalayan Black Bear, Wild Boar and common Langur are some of the animals which people can easily sight on a short tour to Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary.