This sanctuary is located in district Bilaspur and Mandi, near the town Bilaspur. The area of this sanctuary is 10,034 hectares. This sanctuary came under notice on 5th December 1962, then refortified on 27th March 1974, and is controlled by the Bhakra Management Board. The fauna found in this sanctuary include Singhara, Chilwa, Catla, Jhalli, Mrigal, Grass crap, Misror crap, Topra, Silver Crap and Gid.
Location: Near Bilaspur Town, Bilaspur District
Area: 100.34-sq-km.
Specialty: Singhara, Chilwa & Catla
Best Season: July to September
HOW TO GET THERE:
Air: Chandigarh and Bhuntar are the nearest airports, located at 135-km and 131-km from Bilaspur.
Rail: The nearest broad gauge railway station is at Kiratpur Sahib and nearest narrow gauge railway station is at Shimla, which are connected by regular bus services.
Road: Bilaspur is approachable by road from Shimla and Chandigarh.