About Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary
Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary is a small protected area located near Nahar village in Kosli tehsil of Rewari district, Haryana. Covering about 211 hectares, it was notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1987. The sanctuary features dry deciduous scrub forest and is known for blackbuck, nilgai, jackal and seasonal birds. It serves as an important green habitat in the semi-arid landscape of southern Haryana near Rewari and Jhajjar districts.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, fenced scrub forest with dry deciduous vegetation, sandy tracks and open grassy patches. The sanctuary offers quiet nature walks and wildlife viewing opportunities, with chances to see blackbuck, nilgai, fox, jackal and various resident and migratory birds. There are no large tourist structures inside; the experience is low-key and focused on nature observation and photography in a semi-arid environment.
Key highlights
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Small 211.35-hectare wildlife sanctuary in semi-arid scrub forest of Rewari district
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Habitat for blackbuck, nilgai, jackal, fox and other mammals
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Seasonal birdwatching with resident and migratory bird species
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Dry deciduous vegetation with kikar, ber and other arid-zone flora
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Quiet nature trails suitable for short walks and photography
History of Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary
Notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary on 30 January 1987 under the Punjab Wildlife Preservation Act, 1959 (as applicable to Haryana), covering 211.35 hectares. It was established to protect the remaining natural scrub forest and wildlife, particularly blackbuck, in the Rewari region.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, about 80-90 km away. |
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| By train |