Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary

Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary is a high-altitude protected area located in the Bhandal valley of Salooni tehsil in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1962 and covering approximately 109 square kilometers, it borders the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The sanctuary is notable for hosting rare Himalayan wildlife including the Himalayan brown bear, musk deer, Himalayan tahr, and various pheasant species across its deodar forests, coniferous woodlands, and alpine pastures.

Visitors can expect a remote high-altitude wilderness experience in the Pir Panjal Himalayan range at elevations between 2,000 to 4,000 meters. The sanctuary features dense deodar, oak, blue pine, and rhododendron forests interspersed with alpine meadows. Wildlife viewing opportunities include spotting musk deer, Himalayan tahr, ibex, Asiatic black bear, leopard, and numerous colorful bird species including pheasants. The terrain is rugged with trekking trails through forest patches and open pastures.