About Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary
Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary is a small protected area located near Abubshahar village in Dabwali tehsil of Sirsa district, Haryana, close to the Haryana-Rajasthan border. Notified in 1987 and covering about 115.30 hectares, it protects scrub and semi-arid habitat. The sanctuary is known for blackbuck, nilgai, jackal and various birds, offering a compact wildlife viewing experience in an otherwise agricultural landscape of northwestern Haryana.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, open scrub-forest sanctuary with flat semi-arid terrain, scattered kikar and shisham trees, and grassy patches. Wildlife sightings may include blackbuck, nilgai, jackals and resident and migratory birds. There are no large tourist structures; the experience is primarily nature walks, birdwatching and photography along forest tracks. The setting is quiet and rural, surrounded by agricultural fields near Abubshahar village.
Key highlights
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Compact 115.30-hectare protected scrub habitat near the Haryana-Rajasthan border
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Notable population of blackbuck and nilgai
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Birdwatching opportunities for resident and winter migratory species
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Semi-arid landscape with kikar, shisham and native grasses
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Quiet rural setting about 15 km from Mandi Dabwali in Sirsa district
History of Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary
Notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary by the Government of Haryana in 1987 covering 115.30 hectares to provide protection to blackbuck and other wildlife of the semi-arid tract of Sirsa district
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Chandigarh International Airport (about 270 km); Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi is the major international gateway |
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| By train |