Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary

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Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature Trail Lake Reserve Forest
Main entrance
Location	Near Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh
Coordinates	30°44′42″N 76°49′22″E / 30.74500°N 76.82278°E / 30.74500; 76.82278
Area	2600 Hects.
Established	1998
Governing body	Forest and Wildlife department Chandigarh Administration https://www.chandigarhforest.gov.in/
chandigarh.gov.in/green-chandigarh/sukhna-wildlife-sanctuary

The Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary is a 2600 hectare (6400+ acres) nature preserve located in the Shivalik Hills of Chandigarh, India, near Sukhna Lake.^[1] The area was officially declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1998. The sanctuary is open for a select number of visitors, and an entry pass is required, which is issued by the Forest Department Office (sector 19 , Chandigarh). The reserve is typically not open to the public during the rainy season.