| Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
  Location in Himachal Pradesh  Location in India | |
| Location | Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh |
| Nearest city | Shimla |
| Coordinates | 31°27′00″N 76°54′18″E / 31.450°N 76.905°E |
| Area | 41.32 km2 (15.95 sq mi) |
| Established | 1962 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
The Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary is a nature reserve in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India, which covers 41.32 square kilometres and is located approximately seven kilometres from the town of Sundar Nagar. The sanctuary extends along the east and south sides of the Seri Khad stream. "Khad" is the Himachali term for a stream that provides essential water sources for the sanctuary's plants and wildlife.[1]
The area is full of steep slopes, grasslands, and various nullahs. The Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary is a habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species.[2]
- ^ "Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary". Wildlife Institute of India. 5 October 2015. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Bandli Sanctuary - One of the Most Beautiful Wildlife Sanctuary of Himachal Pradesh". www.exploreourindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-17.