Big decision of Mann government: Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary to be known by this name

January 9, 2026

Chandigarh: A big decision has been taken by the Punjab government. The Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary will now be named after Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. The Standing Committee of the Punjab State Wildlife Board has approved this proposal.

This sanctuary, spread over about 289 acres, will now be known as Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. This decision has been taken on the recommendation of Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains.

The government says that this step will not only give impetus to environmental conservation, but will also honor the great legacy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. This decision is receiving positive reactions from political and religious circles.

About Jhajjar Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary 

The sanctuary covers an area of about 289 acres, with about 218 acres belonging to Jhajjar village, about 55 acres belonging to Bachauli village and the rest belonging to Lamlehri village. It was declared a wildlife reserve in 1998. It is best visited during the winter months from November to March because of the pleasant weather. Summers can be too hot, and Monsoons are too rainy for travel within the reserve.

The sanctuary is home to a diverse range of plants and animals with trees like Eucalyptus, Khair, Neem, Shisham, Amla, Subabul etc. Many of these trees have medicinal properties. The animals that can be spotted here include leopards, deer, pangolins, wild boars, jungle fowl, monitor lizards, blue bulls, jungle cats, pythons and other snakes like cobra and rat snake.