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Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary

May 30, 2026

Recently, a rare Himalayan Brown Bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) has been captured on camera inside the Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamba of Himachal Pradesh.

About Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary:

  • Location: It is located in Himachal Pradesh.
  • It is nestled in the catchment of Siul nala (a tributary of Ravi River).
  • It is adjoined at the northern end by the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The famous Kashmir Stag has been reported to be found only in this sanctuary located in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Vegetation: Western Mixed Coniferous Forests, Moist temperate deciduous forests, Kharsu Oak forest, Birch/ Rhododendron forests and Alpine pastures.
  • Flora: The typical high altitude vegetation found here includes deodar forests, coniferous forests and alpine pastures.
  • Fauna: Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), Ibex (Capra ibex), Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus), Common Leopard (Panthera pardus), Red Fox, Himalayan Tahr, small populations of Musk Deer, and Pheasants. etc.

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