NEPLI FOREST (Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary)
The first trek of CATS is a nature trail within Chandigarh, which passes through the woods, hill slope, around water bodies with a gentle gradient.
Apart from being an idyllic location for a quick getaway from city life, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary offers a great opportunity to raise our awareness about the floral and faunal heritage of our city. You are very likely to spot an odd peacock, cuckoos, night jars, mynas, tree pies etc flying off a Khair, Phulai, Raeru, Semal, Kendu tree. Kids would enjoy seeing a jackal, wild boar, spotted deer or a sambhar amongst others in its natural habitat and do keep an eye open for the reptiles you may actually want to avoid!
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Itinerary for the Day
5.45 am
Assembly at Hotel Chandigarh Beckons, Sec.42
6.00 am
Departure for Nepli Forests from Hotel Chandigarh Beckons.
6.25 am
Arrival at Nepli Gate (from Saketri Village side)
6.30 am
Start trekking towards Nepli Inspection Hut via Nathewala
7.20 am
Finish first leg at the Watch Tower, from where you can see your City Beautiful, on a clear day.
7.45 am
Finish second leg at Nepli Inspection Hut
8.00 am
Breakfast at the sprawling lawns of Nepli Inspection Hut
8.30 am
Fun break around the Nepli Inspection Hut in its gardens, boating at adjoining waterbody, play group games or simply explore the forest area.
9.30 am
Set off on the last leg by trekking back to the bus
9.45 am
Board the bus at Ghareri (Bare Patharon wala dam) to return to Hotel Chandigarh Beckons.
10.15 am
Depart for home.
Trek includes
1.Transportation to and fro Hotel Chandigarh Beckons
2.Welcome information pack at Nepli Gate
3.Drinking water and Tea during the trek
4.Breakfast at Nepli Inspection Hut
5.Permission to enter the Sanctuary to CATS
Following conditions MUST BE FOLLOWED inside Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary
•No shooting, hunting and teasing of wild animals
•Carrying of arms/ammunition is prohibited
•No littering at any stage of the trek, including the Inspection Hut and Watch Tower breaks
•Do not damage the flora
•No loud speakers or music system is permitted
•Carrying of plastic bags and containers inside the Sanctuary in strictly prohibited
•No cooking or lighting of fire is permitted
ITEMS ALLOWED to be taken inside the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary
• Cameras
• Binoculars
• Umbrellas
• Walking Sticks
• Packed Food/eatables
• Water Bottle
• Waste Bin liners to collect all your rubbish
Suggested CLOTHING for the trek
• Comfortable walking boots with thick cotton socks to avoid blisters
• Comfortable shorts/track/jogger pants with T-shirts or cotton suits for ease of trekking
• A cap or hat offers shade from the sun
• Small cotton handkerchiefs/ towels to wipe your brow
NB: This trek has been facilitated to CATS; courtesy –
• Mr Vivek Atray, Director Chandigarh Tourism & CEO STEPS
• Mr Ishwar Singh (IFS), Deputy Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, Chandigarh.
As on 27th of August at 8.30pm, we have TWENTY SIX (26) confirmations already...
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