Renuka Sanctuary
The Renuka Wildlife sanctuary spreads over an area of 400 hectares. The sacred Renuka Lake, along with the temple is a huge attraction here. People from all over flock in large nuber to pay a visit to these two. The animal and bird attraction of the park include Asiatic lions, Spotted Deer, Lion tailed Macaques, Peacocks, Nilgai or large Grey Indian Antelope, Barking Deer, Himalayan Black Bears, Red Jungle Fowl and Black Pheasant.


Maharana Pratap Sagar Sanctuary
This lake sanctuary is a big attraction for migratory ducks from Siberian region during winter. One can see thousands of ducks in the swamp area between Shahnahar barrage and Pongdam and the surrounding shallow waters of the lake. Clean blue water all around with the panoramic view of Dhauladhar Ranges and Kangra Valley make the visit to Ransar Island an unforgettable experience. Black buck and Cheetal on the island along with Surkhab, Cranes, Pintails and variety of water birds welcome the visitors on the Island.


Pin Valley National Park
The park was created in the year 1987 and spreads over an area of 675 sq km. The major attraction of the park include Ibex, Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Tibetan Wolf, Red Fox, Marmot, Woolly Hare, Himalayan Snow Cock, Snow Partridge, Bearded Vulture, Golden Eagle and Himalayan Chough. For a good sighting of animals and birds, it is best to visit the park between the months of April to May and November.


Chail Sanctuary
The park has is an abode of a variety of animals and birds like Sambar, Goral, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Deer, Silver-White Oak, Barking Deer, Indian Hare Common Langur, Leopard, Rhesus Macaque, Himalayan Yellow Throated Marten, Indian Porcupine, Common Giant and Kashmiri Flying Squirrel.and Chir Pheasants at Blossom and Jhajja. Additional attraction of the park include Barking Deer and Kalijin.


Churdhar Sanctuary
The Churdhar Sanctuary is nearby the Solan valley of the Shimla. The sanctuary gets its name from the Churu peak. The top of the peak is occupied by a huge statue of Shiva. Coming back to the sanctuary, it was notified in the year 1985 and is perhaps one of th e most recent of the sanctuaries in the country. The attraction of the park include multi coloured Monals Himalayan Black Bear, Barking Deer, Musk Deer, Common Langur and Leopards.


Simbalbara Sanctuary
This Park is nearby in the Paonta Valley of Sirmour district, the Simbalbara sanctuary is home to Goral, Sambhar and Chittal. You can visit the sanctuary in the winter months to get the best view of the beautiful Sal forest with grassy glades. The beauty of the park is simply outstanding with a year round flowing stream adding its gentle grace to the area. Walking trails in the adjoining forest area provide a good glimpse of the sanctuary.


Daranghati Sanctuary
The Daranghati sanctuary is nearby Rampur Bushahr in the Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh. The wild attractions of the park include Himalayan Black Bear, Brown Bear, Himalayan Palm Civet, Barking Deer, Musk Deer, Flying Fox, Goral, Indian Hare, Stripped Hyena, Himalayan Ibex, Leopard, Himalayan yellow throated Marten, Serow, Blue Sheep, Common giant flying Squirrel and Himalayan Weasel.


Govind Sagar Sanctuary
The Park is in the Bilaspur district of Himachal, The Govind Sagar Sanctuary is managed by Bhakra Management Board. Animals that will catch your attention in this sanctuary include Singhara, Chilwa, Catla, Jhalli, Mrigal, Grass crap, Misror crap, Topra, Silver Crap and Gid. And, the best time to visit the park is between the month of July to September.


Kalatope Wildlife Sanctuary
This park is in Khajjar of Chamba district, It is a hot & favourite with the tourists. The sanctuary is best visited during the month of April to June and then from October to November.You will forget every tension. There are thick deodar and fir forest to greet you.


Kanwar Sanctuary
This one is located in the Parbati valley of the Kullu district. The sanctuary is best visited during the month of May and June and the animal you should look out for promptly is the Himalayan Tahr. The beauty of the sanctuary, with a lot of deodar and fir trees, is immensely refreshing. Also, the fresh air will breathe in a new vigour in your body.


Manali Sanctuary
If you are travelling to Manali, this sanctuary has to be on your list of must visit. The sanctuary came into existence in the year 1954 and has a rich forest cover of Deodar, Kail, Horse chestnut, Walnut and Maple. The wild attraction of the sanctuary include Musk deer, Monal, Brown bear, Snow leopard, Ibex, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Palm Civet, Barking Deer, Flying Fox, Goral, Indian Hare, Stripped Hyena, Leopard, Himalayan yellow throated Marten, Serow, Kashmir flying Squirrel and Himalayan Tahr.


Pong Lake Sanctuary
Around 65 km from Dharamshala in the Kangra district, the Pong Lake Sanctuary makes for a good visit if you are interested in seeing animals like Nilgai, Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Buar, Clawless Otter and Leapord. The lake is a huge drawer of Siberian Ducks during the winter season. The sanctuary covers an area of 9675 sq km and is best visited during the period of October to February.


Majathal Sanctuary
If you want to see this sanctuary, you need to travel along the Shimla Bilaspur highway till Kashlog and then walk the rest of the way. The highlight of the sanctuary are the gorals and the Cheer Pheasants. The sanctuary is best visited during the winter months.


Bandil Sanctuary
This is yet another sanctuary in the state which, though does not have a large number of wild attractions, is still worth a visit. It is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, around 7 km from the Sundarnagar town. The best time to visit this sanctuary is in the month between May to October. There is a small population of Chir Phesant and Leopard in this sanctuary which is worth seeing.