Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sona Nadi Wildlife Sanctuary or simply Sonandai, is a vital wildlife reserve between the two well-known national parks of Corbett and Rajaji in the Uttarakhand region of India. It spans a territory of 301 square kilometres. It has gained popularity as a tourist destination because of its diverse flora and fauna, which thrives particularly well to the north of the Sonanadi River. The Asiatic Elephant, as well as the tiger, cheetah, sambhar, leopard, and reptiles, love to hang out in this area. At Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, visitors can see more than 150 different species of birds in their natural habitat.

The reserve is also the only protected area where walking is permitted. As a result, it is teeming with several non-venomous snake species, and visiting here is a one-of-a-kind experience.

Sonanadi, a gorgeous Nainital area reserve, benefits from the splendour of the Plain and Mandal rivers. The Vatanvasa gate provides entry to the Halduparao Forest Rest House, a functioning facility within the Sonanadi Reserve. thick sal and bamboo covering

A fantastic location for those seeking the embrace of nature and nirvana, complete with the sound of birds chirping and a sense of peaceful coexistence with the wildlife. The Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, established on January 9th, 1987, is fundamentally connected to “Project Tiger,” which started in 1973. Together, Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and Jim Corbett National Park are home to the world’s second-largest panther and tiger population.

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The Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary’s fauna

Rare creatures, including Asiatic Elephants, Tigers, Barking Deer, Sambhar, Cheetal, Wild Bear, and many Reptiles, use the sanctuary’s marshes as their abode. The refuge is also home to around 600 birds, both migratory and resident, and has a thriving avian life. The migrating birds travel to this sanctuary in search of a warm winter residence when their primary adobe becomes colder during the season.

Some bird species present at the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary include falcons, warblers, hornbills, Himalayan bearded vultures, pheasants, wall creepers, thrushes, changeable hawk eagles, emerald doves, flycatchers, and brown fish owls.

Some of the rarest medical plants in the nation can be found in the sanctuary’s flora, along with a few shrub species listed as endangered.

At the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, the famous Jeep Safari

There is a facility for tourist jeep safaris so they can enjoy the diversity and beauty this location has to offer. As exciting as it is, it gives you a glimpse into the native habitat of the local animals and birds. Of course, one of the most well-known hobbies here is looking for tigers, but safety comes first.

The Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary also offers elephant safaris. At the sanctuary’s Ramnagar office, tickets for these safaris can be reserved in advance. The Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is available to visitors from June 15th to October 15th and is closed during the monsoon season.

Visit Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary at these times:

The sanctuary has varied hours throughout the summer and the winter.

Summer morning safari hours are from 7:00 am to 10:00 am.
Safari in the evening: 2:00 to 5:30

6:00 am to 9:30 am for the Winters Morning Safari
Evening Safari: from three to six o’clock

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Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary timetable

Optimal Period to Visit Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Since the majestic Asiatic Elephant migrates to this area between November and February to enjoy the monsoon, these are the most OK months to visit the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.

Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary lodging

You can reserve one of the rest houses at Rathuadhab, Lohachaur, or Halduparao to have a comfortable and nostalgic stay at the sanctuary. Additionally, we have a carefully curated list of businesses that handle traveller accommodations and logistics so they may have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

Things to do around Jim Corbett National Park and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary

One of the most famous traveller attractions in the neighbourhood is the Corbett Museum. When renowned hunter and naturalist Jim Corbett visited, it served as the home of his collections. At the Dhangadi Gate is the Corbett Museum.

Another popular spot is Corbett Falls, located 28 miles from Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.

The local goddess in the area is known as Garjiya Devi, and her temple is magnificent. Only 15 kilometres away, the Garjiya Devi temple is a must-see. It is located at an elevation connected by steep stairs near the banks of the river Kosi.

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the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary’s location

Because of its size, the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary may be reached from many points within the Jim Corbett National Park, including Kalagarh, Vatanvasa Gate, Durgadevi Gate, and Kotdwar.

Jim Corbett National Park is easily accessible thanks to its excellent connectivity to other motorable roads and major highways.

By Air:

The closest airport, located about 80 kilometres from Jim Corbett National Park, is Pantnagar Airport. Numerous taxis run between the airport and the national park. For additional connection, there are multiple daily flights from Delhi to Pantnagar.

By Rail:

The Jim Corbett National Park is 5 kilometres from the nearest train station, Ramnagar, if you’re taking the train. Major cities in India and Uttarakhand are easily accessible by motorable roads from Ramnagar Railway Station. Many trains from across the nation travel via Ramnagar, which serves as one of the sites when trains exit towards Nainital. You can travel from the Railway Station to the Jim Corbett National Park by using a private cab or auto-rickshaw.

By Road:

Both domestic and international tourists frequent the Jim Corbett National Park. Motorable highways well connect major Indian cities and the national park. From significant towns, numerous cabs go to Nainital and Jim Corbett National Park. A lot of luxurious buses also travel between Delhi and Ramnagar. These buses are available for hiring at ISBT Anand Vihar in New Delhi.

You can reserve a Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary trip from the best companies and explore all the park’s most well-known tourist attractions without any fuss.

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forest rest houses inside the park

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I am living in Dehradun Uttarakhand and I keep Exploring Jim Corbett National Park, Rajaji National Park, Rishikesh, and All the Other Places in Uttarakhand.

MUNDIYAPANI FOREST REST HOUSE

Mundiyapani Forest Rest House

MUNDIYAPANI FOREST REST HOUSE

Mundiyapani forest rest house(FRH) is built in 1903 inside Jim Corbett national park. There are many Different forest rest houses at different zones inside Jim Corbett National park.

Mundiyapani FRH located in the Northern part of Jim Corbett national park and it lies inside Domunda Tourism Zone of Jim Corbett Park. Lohachaur, Rathuwadhab and Mundiyapani FRH all 3 lies under Domunda Tourism Zone.

Corbett Rest Houses Distributed in 5 Tourist Zones – Bijrani, Dhikala, Domunda, Jhirna, and Sonanadi.

About Me – i am subhash chaudhary. A Youtuber from Dehradun Uttarakhand and I love visiting unexplored beautiful peaceful locations around Uttrakhand.

Here is my Youtube channel link – Must subscribe to it because there you will also find Mundiyapani Forest Rest house detailed video too – MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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Mundiyapani forest rest house-Jim Corbett national park

WHY MUNIDIYAPANI FOREST REST HOUSE

Most of the people visit Mundiyapani FRH just Because their Booking agent Refer this place as the Most Famous Dhikala Forest rest house is not available due to huge demand and popularity of it as Tiger Sighting is Guarantee there.

But, Few Visitors Like me visit Mundiyapani FRH just because they love to explore the Deep and Dence Forest of Jim Corbett National Park while staying in a more than 100 years old colonial clean and luxury bungalow. Mundiyapani FRH is also a Perfect Place for Bird Watching as Corbett park itself contains 650 Different species of Birds.

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Kingfisher near our Mundiyapani FRH

HOW TO REACH MUNDIYAPANI FOREST REST HOUSE

We started our journey early in the morning (7 am) from Dehradun in two cars with 6 people and we reach Mundiyapani FRH Around 1 pm. Our route is via Rishikesh>Kotdwara>dugadda.

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Dehradun to Mundiyapani frh route map

BEAUTY AROUND MUNDIYAPANI FRH

After we check in to FRH we don’t find anyone there for 5 minutes as the caretaker Mr. Amar Chand was busy watching and calculating the situation from 100 meters far(from a forest fire control room) which is situated just another side of the road. Just After Amar Chand Ji fully realize that we are his today night stay guest he starts running towards us and within a second he cross the little river and within a moment he was with us.

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Forest Check Post Near Mundiyapani FRH

The First Thing Amar Chand Ji does is to check our permit for booking and start filling the entry in the register and also we checkout the British Era entries to this FRH which you will watch on my youtube channel as I record everything in detail.

After all the formalities with Checkin, I start watching rooms, bathrooms, and the kitchen. I Start feeling that place and then I start walking around FRH to check all the things as much as possible because this is among the most beautiful places I have been to and this is the place for what I am waiting for the last 1 year.

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river near mundiyapani frh

while all other group members sit outside FRH me and Bansal Ji went to the nearby river to feel the forest and we found some fishes there

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Bansal Ji watching the forest near Mundiyapani FRH
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Going back to FRH
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My room inside Mundiyapani FRH
Drawing room inside Munidyapani FRH
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2nd room inside Mundiyapani FRH
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Nikhil Bhai in Relaxing Mood @Mundiyapani FRH

After coming back from the nearby river Bansal Ji Abhishek Bhai (our cooking expert) gone to the kitchen with all the Raashan we buy from the market for our lunch and start helping AMAR CHAN  JIand BRIJMOHAN JI.

We decided to have just rice and lentil in our lunch and within minutes BANSAL Ji starts making dal by themselves and Amar Chand Ji start with rice.

I was Roaming around since time I heard a call from inside FRH (LUNCH is ready) I run towards the dining room and we really had such nice Satvik food (Dal Chawal) and like always I go to my bed after lunch and start reading a book(birds of north India)

After resting for about 1 hour on the bed we all get up and start roaming in the dining room and kitchen. The architecture design of the FRH is so well that the kitchen and room with bathroom and interconnected so well that anyone can access them from anywhere, FRH has two room and both are attached with bathroom and both bathrooms have 2 gates one open in the room and another outside FRH and kitchen is also having 2 gates one is connected withdrawing room and another opens outside.

We start Preparing for Dinner but before dinner, we prepare for the evening snacks(peanut chat, roasted soya Chaap-which Abhishek Ji bring from his factory Delhi 6 Chaap) we sit behind FRH near the kitchen back boor.

We keep talking and enjoying evening snacks and our 2 cooking experts Abhishek Ji and Bansal Ji keep visiting kitchen for the instruction on how to make our dinner more delicious (paneer, soya chaap etc …)

Soon sun goes down and there is completely dark inside our Mundiyapani FRH and day birds keep silent and the forest start awakening with nightjar singing near our FRH.

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Nightjar bird near our FRH
Moon view from Mundiyapani forest rest house
Moon view from Mundiyapani forest rest house
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Dinner@Mundiyapani forest rest house(me most left) Abhishek Ji and Bansal Ji most right

Around 10:30 we all went to our room and wakeup after sunrise. Soon we had our Breakfast(Aalu jeera+paratha) we all ready for the checkout from Mundiyapani FRH around 10 AM.

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Flowers inside Mundiyapani forest rest house
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Car parking inside Mundiyapani forest rest house
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Map inside Mundiyapani forest rest house

This is our Stay at Mundiyapani forest rest house in the month of March 2021. I book this Forest Rest house from the Corbett National Park Official Website and Also Don’t forest to Subscribe to my youtube Channel there you will find this journey in detail in the video format, Here is my MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL Link.

My WhatsApp number( +91 9760385133) If in case you need a jeep safari near Mundyapani Forest rest house or Haldupurao Forest Rest House.

Also, read About My Jhirna Zone Jeep Safari

subhash chaudhary

I am living in Dehradun Uttarakhand and I keep Exploring Jim Corbett National Park, Rajaji National Park, Rishikesh, and All the Other Places in Uttarakhand.

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