Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary
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LocationKangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India
NearestcityDharamshala / McLeod Ganj
Coordinates32°15′N 76°19′E / 32.250°N 76.317°E
Area944 km²
| Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
 Scenic view within the sanctuary | |
  Location within Himachal Pradesh, India  Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
 Interactive map of Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj |
| Coordinates | 32°15′N 76°19′E / 32.250°N 76.317°E |
| Area | 944 km² |
| Established | 1994 |
Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Established in 1994, it spans approximately 944 km² and lies at elevations ranging from 1,600 to 4,400 m above sea level.[1][2][3][4]
The sanctuary is located between the snowclad mountain peaks of the Dhauladhar range, forming a high-altitude forested landscape. The lower forests are dominated by Deodar, pine, spruce, oak, rhododendron, and mixed conifers. Above the treeline, alpine meadows and rocky terrain prevail, often covered in snow for much of the year.