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November and March
By Road: Kalagarh Tiger Reserve is approximately 275 km from Delhi via NH-58. The journey takes around 6 hours by car. By Train: The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, located about 47 km from Vatanvasa Gate, one of the main entry points to the reserve. By Air: The closest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, approximately 156 km from Vatanvasa Gate. Entry Gates: Vatanvasa Gate (Sonanadi Zone): Accessible via Kotdwara-Dugadda-Sendhikhal-Dhontiyal-Vatanvasa route. Pakhro Gate: Approximately 23 km from Kotdwara, via Kotdwara-Siddhabali Temple-Saneh-Pakhro route. Kolhuchaur Gate: Around 9 km from Kotdwara, via Kotdwara-Siddhabali Temple-Saneh route.
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Kalagarh Tiger Reserve, located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India, is a vital part of the Jim Corbett National Park's northern extension. Established in 2000, the reserve spans approximately 301 square kilometers and encompasses the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary. It is renowned for its rich biodiversity and significant role in tiger conservation efforts.
Kalagarh Tiger Reserve is a hidden gem nestled in the western part of Jim Corbett National Park, located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Spread across an area of approximately 301 sq km, this reserve is an integral part of the Corbett landscape and is home to rich biodiversity, pristine forested terrains, and the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger.
This lesser-explored region offers a tranquil and immersive jungle experience, ideal for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The Ramganga River flowing through the forest nourishes the ecosystem, supporting a variety of flora and fauna. Apart from tigers, the reserve also hosts elephants, leopards, sam
The Kalagarh Tiger Reserve's origins trace back to the pre-independence era when it was known as the Kalagarh Forest Division, primarily managed for timber extraction and hunting. Post-independence, recognizing the importance of wildlife conservation, the area was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in the 1970s. In 1974, as part of India's 'Project Tiger' initiative, it was notified as a tiger reserve, becoming one of the first nine tiger reserves in the country. The reserve was officially established in 2000 by merging the Kalagarh Wildlife Sanctuary with the eastern part of the Corbett Tiger Reserve, aiming to create a larger protected area for the conservation of tigers and other wildlife species. iasgyan.in