Benog Wildlife Sanctuary

Situated about 11 km from the Mussoorie’s Library Point Benog Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of Rajaji National Park. Benog Wildlife Sanctuary is well-known for its varieties of flora and fauna. This sanctuary is home to different types of plant species like oak and rhododendron plants and home to animals like leopards, Himalayan goats, deer, and various species of birds.

This sanctuary is surrounded by benedictory pines, old cedar trees, and medicinal plants that grow in large amounts in this area. The Wildlife Sanctuary is popular for keeping rare kinds of birds and providing a great track of pine-clad slopes surrounded by Himalayan peaks for a pleasant walk. It is also home to the nearly extinct mountain quails, deer, leopards, and red-billed blue magpie.

Benog Wildlife Sanctuary is heaven for Bird watchers and is home to a wide variety of birds such as White Capped Water Redstart and Red Billed Blue Magpie. The sanctuary got its name from Benog Hill which is the main peak of this area and provides adventure for trekking lovers.

The sanctuary plays a crucial role in the conservation of the local biodiversity. Efforts are made to protect the natural habitat and promote sustainable tourism practices that you can enjoy in Mussoorie Tour Packages.

Points to Remember

Timing: 7:00 Am to 5:00 Pm for all 7 days.

Duration: 1 to 2 Hours.

Entry Fees: No Fees.

Best Time to Visit: October to March.

Benog Wildlife Sanctuary Weather

Kiomoi offers you an amazing trip to Mussoorie’s beautiful Wildlife Sanctuary with its Uttarakhand Tour Packages.

Spring:

Temperature: 10°C to 21°C.

Weather: The weather is ideal to enjoy in this season with mild cold and little rain. It is advisable to carry a light jacket and thin sweater with boots and comfortable footwear.

Summer:

Temperature: 21°C to 32°C.

Weather: Generally pleasant with mild temperatures, though it can get warmer during the day. Clothes visitors have packed like T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses, hats and light sweaters or jackets for evenings.

Autumn:

Temperature: 4°C to 18°C.

Weather: The days are not so cold and not so hot but the evenings are colder than the days for which you have to carry sweaters, jackets and proper footwear. 

Winter:

Temperature: -6°C to 4°C.

Weather: It's a popular time for visits due to the pleasant weather. Carry warm jackets, thermal layers, thick sweaters, caps, gloves, and scarves are examples of heavy winter attire.

How to Reach

Dehradun Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is located about 30 Km from Mussoorie after that you can hire a taxi or cab to reach Benog Wildlife Sanctuary which will take about will 22.5 minutes to reach there.