Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary

About Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is situated in the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas in Haryana. The Yamuna River runs to its east. It derives its name from the Kalesar Forest, which is a part of the reserve.
• Topography:
  • It varies from plains to hills, interspersed with narrow valleys locally called ‘khols’ between the hills.
  • These valleys house seasonal rivulets locally called ‘soats’ which remain dry for most of the year. 
• The sanctuary houses the Kalesar Fort, which is believed to have been built during the reign of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. It is also famous for its Dak bungalows, the administrative architectural bungalows built in colonial times.
• Flora: Mainly, the forest has trees like sal, khair, shisam, tun, sain and amla.
• Fauna:
  • It is home to many species of animals, including leopards, sambar deer, barking deer, hyenas, jackals, Indian porcupines, Indian pangolins and langurs. 
  • It is also home to several species of birds, such as the red junglefowl, grey partridge, Indian peafowl and white-throated kingfisher.