Kalesar National Park (13,000 acres (53 km2)) and adjacent Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary (13,209 acres (53.45 km2)) are protected areas in Yamunanagar district of Haryana state in India, 122 kilometres (76 mi) from Chandigarh. Both are also contiguous to Simbalbara National Park in Himachal Pradesh and Rajaji National Park in Uttrakhand. Kalesar is a popular destination for leopards, panthers, elephants, red jungle fowl and bird-watching. This forested area in the Shivalik foothills is covered primarily with sal with smattering of Semul, Amaltas and Bahera trees as well. Wildlife jeep safaris are available on 3 tracks. Park is closed July to September and during the remaining months visiting hours are 6 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 7 pm during summers, and 7 am to 11 am and 3.30 pm to 6 pm during winters. Kalesar National Park spread across 13,000 acres (53 km2) was notified on 8 December 2003 and adjacent 13,209 acres (53.45 km2) Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary was notified on 13 December 1996. However, it is alleged, absence of sufficient funds from the Centre is proving to be a hindrance in wildlife conservation in the national park. Kalesar National Park is named after the Kalesar Mahadev temple located in this national park. Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali camped at Pinjore Gardens in 1765 and British Raj soldier Rollo Gillespie camped in these hills in 1807 for tiger hunting in these hills. By 1892-93, the count of tigers and panthers had dwindled due to excessive hunting. Consequently, by 1913 Sirmur State had banned the hunting.
Beautiful jungle near yamuna nagar
Nice n good place to see wildlife animals
It's a cool place on the border og Haryana & Himachal on the way to Paonta Sahib. Wild animals can be seen rarely on road but jungle has a lot of them. It is safe to go through as no accident is being reported ever. Road is bit narrow but good. One can do jungle safari too after getting permission from forest department's office situated there on the side. Overall recommend 👍
I went there in 2012... and it was a fun trip. Area is at the border of himachal so lush green and fresh air, so much clean... will definitely go there again. There is a ashram close to bank of Yamuna river...
