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On
top of the Kufri Hills, 16-kms from
Shimla, Himachal's Forest Department has created a Nature Park named the
Himalayan
Nature Park. It is famous as the natural habitat of the Himalayan
Musk deer. The Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary at Khajjiar
is rewarding experience for wildlife enthusiasts as it has got some rare
species of animals such as ibex, deer, beers and leopards protected within
its area. The Manali Sanctuary is located
in district Kullu's nearest town Manali
and covers an area of 31.80-sq-km. The fauna preserved by this century
includes ibex, monal, musk deer, brown beer and snow leopards. Other
sanctuaries that are a must visit in the state are Bandali Sanctuary,
Chail Sanctuary, Govind Sagar Sanctuary and the
Great Himalayan National Park.
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