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Himachal Pradesh
Image: Sahil Dhiman / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Col. Sherjung Simbalbara National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
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Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
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Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Check current entry timing, local permissions, and monsoon-season road conditions before traveling to Simbalbara.
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Compared with higher Himalayan parks, approach roads are easier, but visitors still need private transport and should not expect full-service park infrastructure.
Col. Sherjung Simbalbara National Park protects Shivalik forest and foothill habitat in southern Himachal Pradesh. Its value lies in being an accessible but ecologically important lower-Himalayan forest rather than a vast high-altitude park.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Season (Oct - Mar) | Daylight entry where permitted | Return before closing hours |
Current access should be confirmed locally, especially during or after heavy rain.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry | As notified locally |
| Guide / Local Vehicle | Varies by current arrangements |
Plan this as a short-format foothill nature trip and confirm the latest visitor rules beforehand.
Col. Sherjung Simbalbara National Park, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh
30.4333° N, 77.6167° E
Dehradun is the most practical airport for this Shivalik sector.
Dehradun and Yamunanagar-side railheads can be used depending on the route.
Approach from Paonta Sahib and the Sirmaur foothill road network according to current local guidance.
Use private vehicles, taxis, and local support from the Paonta Sahib side.
Sal forest, scrub, seasonal streams, foothill woodland, and mixed lower-Himalayan vegetation.
Simbalbara supports common Shivalik mammals, birds, reptiles, and stream-linked foothill biodiversity.
Col. Sherjung Simbalbara was notified as a national park in 2010, upgrading protection for a smaller but significant Shivalik forest tract.
