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About Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary

Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the northern state of India, Uttar Pradesh. The sanctuary has a number of picnic spots and waterfalls that make it popular among tourists. Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated about 70 kilometres from the historic city of Varanasi. Varanasi is one of the most famous religious centers of Hindus. Chandra Prabha sanctuary is spread over an area of 78 sq km and lies on Naugarh and Vijaigarh hillocks in the Vindhya forest range in Chandauli.
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Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary was once home to Asiatic Lions, but their numbers dwindled and today it is difficult to find a trace of these lions. But Chinkara and Panther is the highlight of the sanctuary. Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a number of animals. Some of the animals that you come across in Chandra Prabha Sanctuary include sambhar, nilgai, blackbucks, porcupine and wild boar. You can also see python and gharial in the sanctuary. The sanctuary is also home to a number of birds and you can see at least 150 species of birds.

Around Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary

Varanasi is the most popular tourist attraction close to Chandra Prabha Sanctuary. Varanasi is popular for its temples and ghats. Varanasi is believed to be the oldest city in the world and one of the most famous pilgrimage centers for Hindus. You can also visit Saranth, where lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.

Travel Tips

Light cotton clothing in summer and light woollen are essential during winter. Prior booking and travel information will help in making your wildlife tour to Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary a smooth affair.

Climate

During summer (April-July) the temperature in the region can go up to 38°C while in winter (November-January) the temperature can drop below 14°C. Rainy season lasts from July-mid September.

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How To Reach

Varnasi is the most convenient point to travel to Chandra Prabha Sanctuary. The sanctuary is about 55 kilometres from Varanasi. You can hire a taxi from Varanasi and reach the sanctuary. Varanasi is well connected by road and rail transport with other parts of the country. Varanasi has an airport as well.

However, most people spend the day at the sanctuary, there is accommodation at Chandra Prabha if you wish to stay for night. There are a number of eating joints near the sanctuary.

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