Before it was notified as a wildlife sanctuary by the Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests most of the Nandhaur landscape was a reserve forest. Nandhaur is primarily a sal forest and has been a part of the Shivalik Elephant Reserve since 2002. It was in 2004 that the Wildlife Institute of India recognized Nandhaur as one of the feasible habitats. This sanctuary is a part of the Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) which stretches from Uttarakhand in India and extends to Nepal.
Flora-Fauna in Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary
Being a naturally rich place, the Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary is a home to more than 100 species of trees, over 30 shrub species and around 35 species of grasses and climbers. Nandhaur is also home to more than 250 species of birds, 15 species of reptiles and 20 species of fishes. The major mammalian species include Asian elephants, leopards, tigers and sloth bears.
The forest department have found a tree which is termed as the King of Trees. The tree is expected to be 200 years old with 54 feet wide and 120 feet high.
How to Reach
The Nanduar Wildlife Sanctuary situated in the Haldwani forest division is adjacent to Corbett and Ramnagar in Nainital district. It can be easily accessed via bus, train or taxi. The nearest railhead is Kathgodam Railway Station and Pantnagar Civil Aerodrome is the nearest airport to Nanduar. You can also hire local taxis from Pantnagar airport or from Kathgodam to Nanduar wildlife sanctuary.
What is Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary famous for?
Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Bird Watching, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Wildlife Tourism.
