Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand
A part of the Rajaji National Park, the Benog Wildlife Sanctuary has located around 11km from the Library End Road in Mussoorie. Famous for its almost-extinct mountain quails, deer, leopards, and red-billed blue magpie, the Wildlife Sanctuary is well known to house rare species of birds and offers an excellent trail of pine-clad slopes surrounded by Himalayan peaks for a refreshing walk. It is an ideal site for bird watching and capturing gorgeous views of the surrounding Chaukhamba and Bandarpunch Peaks.
Apart from housing the fir and pine trees, the Benog Wildlife Sanctuary also hides some medicinal plants. Also known as Vinog Mountain Quail Sanctuary, it is spread across 339 hectares. The abundant wildlife paired with stunning views of the enveloping scenic vistas makes Benog Wildlife Sanctuary a must-visit, especially for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.