Pawalgarh is located in the terai-bhabhar forests of
Ramnagar Forest Division. It encompasses an area of 49.41 square kilometres.The
region is drained by the Kosi and Dabka rivers, while the Baur river flows to
the east. There is scant agriculture and habitation in the area. The altitude
of the reserve varies between 300-700m a.s.l.
The habitat of Pawalgarh consists of a combination of hills
and plains, with a mixed habitat comprising of moist and dry Sal and mixed
forests, terai grasslands and riverine
forest. This varied ecosystem hosts a
rich diversity of flora and fauna, including tiger, elephant and over 350
species of birds, including the iconic Great Slaty Woodpecker (Mulleripicus
pulverulentus).Chhoi, Kyari, Sherpur, Sonjala, Mankantpur and Sherpur are some
of the villages surrounding Pawalgarh.
How to Reach Pawalgarh
Nearest Airport- Pantnagar
Railway head- There are 2 train stations linked to Pawalgarh
1) Ramnagar (about 15 km)
2) Kathdogam/Haldwani (about 50 kms)
Buses- Two types of Local buses are available from Haldwani
to Ramnagar
1) Mail/Super fast buses- It has 2 stops in between at
Kaladhungi and Belpadaw.
2) Normal passenger buses- these have unlimited stops.
To get to the Pawalgarh one has to get off at Belpadaw,
which is about 15 kms from Kaladhungi.
From here, there is one straight road splits to the right
hand side leading to Pawalgarh (5km)
Visitors coming from Ramnagar side will take the same road
(Nainital/Haldwani highway) and will get off same place at Belparaw and take
Pawalgarh cut on left. Public Buses go further down to Kotabagh on the way to
Pawalgarh .
Apart from public buses there are cabs available at both
railway stations at reasonable prices.
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