Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News
Haryana’s first constellation garden has been developed at the Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary in the Seonsar forest area of Pehowa.
About Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary
- Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Seonsar Forest, is located in the districts of Kaithal and Kurukshetra, in Haryana.
- It is spread over an area of about 4452.85 hectares.
- Culturally and ecologically significant, the sanctuary is tied to the mythical Saraswati River, believed to have flowed through the region.
- The sanctuary is also home to ancient archaeological remains, with bricks found here dating back to the Kushan and Gupta periods, suggesting the area was inhabited over 1,500 years ago.
- There is also a 400-year-old Water well made of small lakhauri bricks associated with the Mughal empire era.
- Flora: The forest is characterized by “tropical deciduous forest” vegetation, featuring dense clusters of Kikar, Neem, Shisham, and Peepal trees.
- Fauna:
- It is a critical habitat for a variety of wildlife, including the Blue Bull (Nilgai), Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, and the rare Hog Deer.
- It hosts over 250 species of resident and migratory birds, especially during the winter months.
Source: MSN
Last updated on June, 2026
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