Kugti Sanctuary

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Kugti Sanctuary, Protected area in Chamba district, India.

Kugti Sanctuary spans 378 square kilometers across altitudes from 2,195 to 5,040 meters, featuring diverse valleys, meadows, and streams throughout the region.

The sanctuary contains ancient trade routes and temples that indicate long-standing human presence in this Himalayan region, connecting different mountain communities over centuries.

The Gaddi tribe maintains traditional shepherding practices within the sanctuary boundaries, continuing their ancestral way of life in harmony with nature.

Visitors need to trek 13 kilometers from Hadsar to reach Kugti village, with the most suitable months for exploration being April through June and October through November.

The sanctuary houses rare medicinal plants and endangered species like snow leopards, Himalayan tahr, and various high-altitude fauna in their natural environment.

GPS coordinates: 32.59861,76.88528

Latest update: April 7, 2025 00:41

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