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Wild Life
Even though most of the state under cultivation, there a few sanctuaries
and gardens worth a visit. Some of these are Hari-ke-pattan National
Wetland and Wildlife Sanctuary Amritsar; Kanjli Wetland; Kapurtala
Sutlej Water Body Wetland; Ropar Zoological Park, Chhatbir; Bansar
Garden, Sangrur; Aam Khas Bagh, Sirhind; Ram Bagh Garden, Amritsar;
Shalimar Garden, Kapurthala; Baradari Garden, Patiala.
Hari-ke-pattan, Amritsar,
National Wetland & Wildlife Sanctuary
It is one of the India's most important lakes ; in winters (November-onwards)
it becomes a welcome home to nearly 350 species of migratory birds,
coming from as far as Siberia. It is also one of India's leading
in-land sweet water fish market and home of varied wild life.
Kanjli Wetland, Kapurtala
Maharaja of Kapurthala had built a lake after making a barrage on
river Kali Bein. Many rivulet discharges into this river and a beautiful
lake is still there. On the left side of lake lies a green forest
with some wildlife. Maharaja had built a retreat called The Villa
on French design on the banks of this lake. The present descendant
of Maharaja uses as their residence. The lake is a beautiful home
of migratory birds in winters, has been developed as a still more
beautiful picnic spot with all the infrastructure facilities. The
tourist can go for boating in this lake.
Satluj Water Body Wetland, Ropar
Over 250 species of migratory birds have been spotted here. 30 km
of crystal clear water in scenic surroundings makes it a popular
spot for angling, kayaking, canoeing, boatingand long distance swimming.
Zoological Park Chhatbir
20 km from Chandigarh and 55 km from Patiala spread over 202 Acres
of raw scrubland, it houses 52 species of animal and 62species of
birds in a simulated natural habitat. It is famous for its Lion
Safari and is the biggest park of its type in India. Tiger Safari
near Ludhiana and a Deer Park at Neelon on Ludhiana- Chandigarh
road are also worth visiting.
Pinjore - The Pleasure Gardens
Throughout the changing seasons, gay butterflies in swarms fuss
faithfully around blazing masses of flowers. Cool, shady walks and
flagged pathways run to the outer reaches of the far-flung creeper-festooned
walls. Gray-fringed palm trees, shapely cypresses, and dense groves
of trees add a touch of mystery to the Yadavindra Gardens of Pinjore.
A watercourse traipsing from level to level sparkles in the sunlight,
its pools reflecting white shining pavilions and balconies etched
high against a blue sky.
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