Takhni-Rehmapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Hoshiarpur, Punjab India

This Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 15 km. from Hoshiarpur on Hoshiarpur-Mehengrowal road.  This Sanctuary is spread over 382.00 ha of Government area (i.e. 956 acres of which 498 acres area belongs to Village Takhni and 458 acres area belongs to village Rehmapur) that falls in District Hoshiarpur. This Sanctuary is situated at the foot - hills of Shiwalik Range of Himalayas and is representative of Foot Hill Ecosystem.  It abodes a variety of wildlife species and is rich in floral diversity also.  Barking Deer, Pangolin, Python, Hog Deer, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Rat Snake and Kalij Pheasant are found in this Sanctuary. 

The famous sanctuary lies in the beautiful core of nature. It is located in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. The enormous, mighty Himalayas surrounds the sanctuary lying in the foothills of the range. The sanctuary is one of the most famous and well maintained wild life sanctuaries of the nation. The site is covered with enormous and beautiful trees like pine, deodar, fur, eucalyptus from all sides. The site gets an unique identity in the core of nature, with the mighty Himalayas covering it from all sides and the thick green vegetation adding a peaceful tranquil feeling to it. The sanctuary is home to many wild animals like barking deer, jungle cats, tigers, jackals and many other endangered species. The place is visited by huge number of tourists all across the nation all year round.