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Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary, Bharmour is the second largest sanctuary in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Its situated at an altitude ranging from 2,195 m to 5,040 m. On the west side, Tundah Sanctuary surrounds this sanctuary by a forest corridor. It is easily accessible from Bharmour, Himachal Pradesh and is 17km from Bharmour.

Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh spread over an area of 378 sq km. Located at a steep height of 2195 m to 5040 m, this region is home to several medicinal plants and some of the rare floral species. To its west lies the Tundah Sanctuary divided by a forest corridor. It is located 87 km from Chamba, 30 km from Bharmaur and 15 km from Kugti village. What is it famous for? Kugti has a lot of water springs made from melting glaciers. There are medicinal herbs discovered in the area by researchers and local experts, and they are Pedophyllum Hexandrum (Bankakudi), Aconitum Heterophyllum (Potish), Angelica Glauca (Chaora) etc.The Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary houses endangered species like the Ibex, Musk deer, Monal snow Cock, Pheasants, Himalayan Tahr, Red vented Bulbul, White Cheeked Bul Bul and so on.

Manimahesh Kailash is situated in Bharmaur ,District Chamba in Himachal Pradesh.It is considered as Pilgrimage trek to Kailash of Shiva named Manimahesh Peak(5653 metres) and Lake(4080 metres) also considered to be abode of Lord Shiva.It is believed that while Lord Shiva was performing penance here, a stream of water gushed out from his matted hair and took the shape of the lake. The lake, which is shaped like a saucer, has two different parts. The larger part is called ‘Shiv Karotri’ and has icy cold water. Devotees believe that Lord Shiva used to take bath here The Trek is spiritual and purifies one’s soul and body. The trek is deemed to be a challenging trek, but you will be rewarded with the most beautiful scenery – a serene lake in the backdrop of the snow-covered Kailas Mountains. The spiritual aura of the peak surrounds and engulfs one in its entirety .In Janamashtami the yatra is done by pilgrims coming from different parts of India .Langar’s are offered and the peoples who cant walk much .they can can take Helicopter ride to reach near the lake. Best Parkirama route for trekkers and pilgrims is via Kugti Village.