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Varanasi is considered to be one of the oldest cities in the world. It is popular to Hindus for its importance as a pilgrim centre. Tourists from worldwide visit Varanasi for its cultural heritage and for the different tourist attractions that it provides. Chandraprabha Sanctuary, Varanasi is one of the tourist attractions in Varanasi. Beautiful picnic spots, dense forests, and waterfalls enhance the beauty of Chandraprabha Sanctuary, Varanasi. LOCATION OF CHANDRAPRABHA SANCTUARY, VARANASI: About 70 kilometers from Varanasi, Chandraprabha Sanctuary, Varanasi is situated. In Chandauli there is the Vindhyan forest range. In the forest range there are Naugarh and Vijaigarh hillocks. Chandraprabha Sanctuary, Varanasi is spread over these hillocks covering an area of about 78 kilometers. HISTORY OF CHANDRAPRABHA SANCTUARY: In the year 1957 Chandraprabha Sanctuary, Varanasi was constituted. In the year 1958, Asiatic lions were brought in. Though initially the number of lions was increasing, eventually lions were found missing. In 1993 the plan to include lions in Chandraprabha Sanctuary, Varanasi was made. However the plan did not take any concrete shape. ANIMALS IN CHANDRAPRABHA SANCTUARY, VARANASI: Asiatic Lions were found in great number at the Sanctuary. But now their numbers have decreased. But one can find a fair collection of Chinkara and Panther in the Sanctuary. Sambhar, Nilgai, Blackbucks, porcupine and wild boar are some of the animals found in the Sanctuary. About hundred and fifty birds can be found in the Sanctuary. CLIMATE OF CHANDRAPRABHA SANCTUARY, VARANASI: The climate is about thirty eight degree Celsius during the summer months. While during winter season temperature is about fourteen degree Celsius. From the month of July to the middle of September the monsoon remains. FLORA AND FAUNA OF CHANDRAPRABHA SANCTUARY: One will be gifted with a diverse variety of flora and fauna at the Sanctuary. Apart from the other wild animals such as black bucks and panther and so on there are a wide range of reptiles such as python, gharial etc. Dry deciduous forest constitutes the fauna of the Sanctuary. Wildlife India Tours offer wildlife tour package which the tourists can avail. Chandraprabha Sanctuary also provides such facilities to the explorers. Overall it can be aptly said the visiting Varanasi is not worth unless and until one visits Chandraprabha Sanctuary.
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