Place to visit
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, India: what it is and when to go
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Uttar Pradesh, India. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 13 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area in Uttar Pradesh, India · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- India
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- DEL New Delhi, 121 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 29.2051, 78.08572
What it is and where
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Uttar Pradesh, India. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 29.2051, 78.08572; the nearest main airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL, New Delhi), 121 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is October to March.
- JanBest time10:20
- FebBest time10:59
- MarBest time11:47
- AprPossible12:43
- MayBetter not13:28
- JunBetter not13:51
- JulBetter not13:42
- AugBetter not13:03
- SepPossible12:10
- OctBest time11:17
- NovBest time10:31
- DecBest time10:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | October to March | April and September |
| Wildlife | October to March | April and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- AlamgirpurArcheological site of the Indus Valley Civilization63 km
- Chandi Devi Temple, HaridwarHindu Temple in Uttarakhand82 km
- Mansa Devi Temple, HaridwarHindu Temple in Uttarakhand84 km
- Jim Corbett National ParkNational park in India86 km
- Himalayan TribeMountains · Hiking95 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: Nature
- Kangchenjunga: third highest mountain in the world, in Nepal and India
- Kaziranga National Park: national park in the state of Assam, India
- Nalanda mahavihara: ancient Hindu-Buddhist monastery in present-day Bihar, India
- Nanda Devi: second highest mountain in India
- Sundarbans National Park: National Park, Tiger Reserve, and Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal, India
- Chitwan National Park: national park of Nepal
Every India place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary?
It is a protected area in Uttar Pradesh, India. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary?
October to March. In June there are 13 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08.
How do you get to Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary?
The nearest main airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 121 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Alamgirpur, Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar, Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar. The rest is in the India guide.
Keep reading
- Nature561 places for nature in India, from Kangchenjunga to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndiaBefore travelling to India: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa, applied for online on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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