If you’re preparing for HPAS, HP Allied Services, HPTET, or any other Himachal Pradesh-based competitive exam, you must have a solid grip on Wildlife Sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh.
This post provides a district-wise categorised list of wildlife sanctuaries — a key topic often seen in HPAS previous year question papers and HP current affairs.
This is your one-stop reference to revise and memorize all wildlife sanctuaries of HP — clean, clear and exam-oriented!
📍 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh – District-Wise
🔸 Bilaspur
- Gobind Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Naina Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
🔸 Chamba
- Gamgul Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kalatop-Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sechu-Tuan Nalla Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary
🔸 Kangra
- Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pong Dam Lake (Maharana Pratap Sagar) Wildlife Sanctuary
🔸 Kinnaur
- Lippa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rupi-Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary
🔸 Kullu
- Kanwar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kais Wildlife Sanctuary
- Manali Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sainj Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary
🔸 Lahul-Spiti
- Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary (Largest in HP)
🔸 Mandi
- Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary
- Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary
- Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
🔸 Shimla
- Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary
- Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary
- Talra Wildlife Sanctuary
🔸 Sirmaur
- Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary
- Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary
🔸 Solan
- Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
- Darlaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
- Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary
- Shilli Wildlife Sanctuary (Smallest in HP)
🎯 Why This Topic Is Important?
Wildlife sanctuaries in Himachal are frequently asked in:
- HPAS Prelims & Mains
- HP Allied Services
- HPTET (TGT Arts/Medical/Non-Medical)
- Forest Guard, HPSSC, and Patwari exams
Knowing which sanctuary belongs to which district gives you a huge edge over other aspirants.
🧠 Pro Study Tip:
Make a district-wise chart or use this post to revise weekly. Questions often appear directly or indirectly (e.g., “Largest WLS in HP?”, “Sanctuary near Renuka Ji?”).
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🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ Q1: How many wildlife sanctuaries are there in Himachal Pradesh?
There are 32 officially notified wildlife sanctuaries across various districts of Himachal Pradesh.
❓ Q2: Which is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh?
Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary in Lahaul-Spiti district is the largest.
❓ Q3: Which is the smallest wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh?
Shilli Wildlife Sanctuary in Solan district is the smallest.