Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
| Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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]
Geography and Flora
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]
Fauna
Sonanadi has a high density of Asian elephants and Bengal tigers. Other species include mammals such as Leopard, Sloth bear, Sambar deer, and Cheetal. It is an Important Bird Area (IBA), it hosts over 600 species, including the Great hornbill and various raptors.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Corbett Tiger Reserve". District Nainital, Government of Uttarakhand. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Sonanadi WLS | Kalagarh Tiger Reserve". kalagarhtigerreserve.in. 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ Flora of Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand (PDF) (Report). Botanical Survey of India. 2022.
- ^ "Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary Corbett National Park - Wildlife & Location". www.euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary". Key Biodiversity Areas. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Sonanadi Jungle Safari | Jim Corbett Safari and Night Stay Online Booking Website". www.corbettnationalpark.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.