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Location : Meerut, Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh

Spread Around : 2073 sq kms

Established in : 1986

Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary was establishes in 1986 and is spread over an area of 2073 sq kms. There are number of wild animals found in the sanctuary like swamp deer, nilgai, chital, leopard, wolf, gharial, hyena and wild boar. There are many spots here that are beautiful and picturesque. Many people come here from near and distance places to enjoy the time.

The tourists here come from all over the world from which many are local people who come on weekends with their family to enjoy the wildlife of the sanctuary. The best time you can visit this place and enjoy is from April to November. Photographers get some good pictures of beautiful birds which are found here. The sanctuary is located in Meerut, Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh in Jyotiba Phule Nagar.

The Wildlife of the Park :

There are number of wild animals in the park which includes antelope, cheetal, sambhar, leopard, blue bull, wild cat, hyena and number of different types of birds. There are also alligators.

Best time for Trip :

It mostly depends on the tourists what they are interested in. If some one likes to view the large mammals then the summers would be the best time to visit and for water birds, winters would be the perfect time. For most of them the best time would be January to June.

Tips Before Visit :

When you are visiting the Sanctuary please make sure that clothes or dress is in camouflage color which is khaki, green, etc. Do not make a loud noise which can disturb the lifestyle of the animals there. Do not Litter paper or throw left over food in the forest. Proper precautions should be taken while doing photography which will not disturb the animals and birds there.

Accommodation :

There is Forest Rest House and PWD Inspection house available in the park which has some good facilities and the rooms are furnished. Tourists can enjoy there stay here which has splendour and beautiful view of the park from the room.

There are also some other lodges and hotel which have some good facilities and located nearby the city. There are also some lodges available which are not too expensive and also have some basic and good facilities.