Kanwar Sanctuary

Kanwar Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in the Parbati valley of Kullu district. The approach is an uphill walk from Kasol along the Garahan Nala, through thick deodar and fir forest, and the wildlife range office at Kasol offers information and help to visitors.

The sanctuary is known for its large population of Himalayan tahr. Other mammals recorded here include bharal (blue sheep), musk deer, serow, goral, snow leopard, Himalayan black and brown bears, red fox, jackals and civets. Among its birds are black kites, ring-necked parakeets, hoopoes, yellow-billed blue magpies, verditer flycatchers and long-tailed minivets, along with thrushes, tits and warblers. The nearest airport is at Bhuntar.