Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary:
The Punjab forest department recently prepared a ₹5.36-crore development plan for the Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary in Rupnagar district.
- Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Rupnagar district of Punjab.
- It lies near the Sutlej (Satluj) River in the foothills of the Shivalik Range.
- The sanctuary is characterized by dry deciduous forests.
- The sanctuary boasts a vibrant array of plant life, such as Eucalyptus, Khair, Neem, Shisham, and Amla, many of which hold medicinal properties.
- It shelters various wildlife including Sambar deer, Barking deer, Hare, Jackal, migratory Leopards, Blue Bull (Nilgai), Mongoose, Jungle Cat, Porcupine, Pangolin, Wild Boar, and a variety of birds and reptiles like Python, Cobra, and Monitor Lizard.
- In January 2026, the Punjab State Board for Wildlife approved renaming the sanctuary as Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary in honor of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
