Parks & nature

Chamba district is heavily forested and rich in Himalayan biodiversity. * **Kalatop Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary:** Located between Dalhousie and Chamba, it features dense deodar and fir forests and is home to the Himalayan black bear, barking deer, and numerous pheasant species. * **Kugti & Tundah Wildlife Sanctuaries:** Located deeper in the district, these reserves protect high-altitude flora and fauna, including the elusive snow leopard and Himalayan tahr. * **Flora:** The immediate landscape around the city is dominated by rhododendrons, oak, pine, and cedar (deodar) trees.