Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
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LocationPauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India
Area301.18 km²
| Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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 Interactive map of Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India |
| Nearest city | Kotdwar / Ramnagar |
| Coordinates | 29°37′33″N 78°41′05″E / 29.6258°N 78.6847°E |
| Area | 301.18 km² |
| Established | 9 January 1987 |
| Governing body | Uttarakhand Forest Department |
Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. Established in 1987, it encompasses an area of 301.18 km² and serves as a vital component of the Corbett Tiger Reserve.[1] The sanctuary is named after the Sonanadi River (meaning "River of Gold"), which flows through the sanctuary.[2]
The sanctuary is located between Jim Corbett National Park and Rajaji National Park, forming a critical ecological corridor between the National parks.[3] The vegetation is dominated by dense sal (Shorea robusta) forests, bamboo clusters, and riverine grasslands.[4]