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About this location

In the Shivalik foothills near Hoshiarpur, Takhni-Rehampur protects a stretch of forest where the Punjab plains begin rising into the lower Himalaya, supporting a different mix of wildlife than the state's flatland Bir reserves.

Highlights

Best months
Jan–Dec
Key species
Sambar DeerIndian Leopard
Terrain
Forested Shivalik foothills near Hoshiarpur
Habitat
Sub-Himalayan foothill forest
Nearest city / hub
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Species You Can Photograph in Takhni-Rehampur Wildlife Sanctuary

Sambar Deer

Sambar Deer

Best: Jan–Dec
Indian Leopard

Indian Leopard

Best: Jan–Dec

Best season guide

Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.

JanExcellent
FebExcellent
MarExcellent
AprGood
MayOff-season
JunOff-season
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepOff-season
OctGood
NovExcellent
DecExcellent

How to Reach

Nearest airport
Adampur (Jalandhar) Airport (~40 km)
Nearest railway station
Hoshiarpur (~15 km)

By Air

Adampur (Jalandhar) Airport is the nearest airport, about 40 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.

By Rail

Hoshiarpur is the nearest railway station, about 15 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.

By Road

Takhni–Rehampur is in the Shivalik foothills about 15 km from Hoshiarpur. Visit with the Hoshiarpur forest division.

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Photography tips for Takhni-Rehampur Wildlife Sanctuary

Forest trails through the foothills, accessible from Hoshiarpur — a good stop for anyone heading toward the Himalayan foothill region from the Punjab plains.

Conservation: Protects a transitional foothill forest ecosystem distinct from Punjab's better-known plains reserves.

More in Punjab

  • Beas Conservation Reserve
  • Bir Aishwan Bird Sanctuary
  • Bir Bunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Bir Dosanjh Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Bir Motibagh Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Harike Lake Wetland and Bird Sanctuary
  • Kanjli Wetland
  • Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve
  • Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Ropar Wetland

Species guides

  • Sambar Deer
  • Indian Leopard
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