Kalesar National Park National Park

Protected forest reserve in Haryana with wildlife habitats

A protected forest in Haryana dominated by sal woodland and scrub, home to deer, primates and many birds; visitors take jeep safaris, birdwatch and hike short trails.

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Kalesar National Park at a Glance#

Address: Kalesar National Park, Yamunanagar district, Haryana, India

Hours: Sunrise-sunset (visitor hours; check local park office)

Admission: Entry fee may apply at park entrance; permits for safaris and guided walks often arranged locally

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How to Get to Kalesar National Park#

Kalesar lies about 60-80 km east of Chandigarh and roughly 100-120 km from New Delhi by road. The nearest railway station is at Yamunanagar-Jagadhri (about 20-30 km); buses and taxis connect from there. Local tour operators in Yamunanagar can arrange guided safaris and park permits.

Tips for Visiting Kalesar National Park#

  • Arrive at first light for best chances of spotting sambar, nilgai and other ungulates in the sal forest.
  • Hire a local naturalist guide - they know which dry-season waterholes attract leopards and sloth bears.
  • Combine a visit with nearby religious sites (Kalesar Mahadev temple) to see both wildlife and local culture.

Best Time to Visit Kalesar National Park#

Winter months (November-February) are best for game viewing and comfortable trekking; avoid peak monsoon for overland access.

Winter
Nov-Feb · 10-25 °C
Cool, clear days; best time for wildlife viewing.
Monsoon
Jul-Sep · 25-35 °C
Heavy rains, lush forest but many trails can be slippery and access roads muddy.
Summer
Mar-Jun · 30-45 °C
Hot and dry; early mornings are the only comfortable time outdoors.

Weather & Climate near Kalesar National Park#

Climate

Kalesar National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 38°C. Abundant rainfall (1676 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 124 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 7° - 19° 13° 69 mm some cloud 46% 0.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
February Very Good 9° - 22° 16° 37 mm some cloud 47% 1.0 m/s 1.0 high 11.0h
March Excellent 14° - 28° 21° 38 mm some cloud 41% 1.3 m/s 1.5 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 19° - 34° 27° 8 mm some cloud 33% 1.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.8h
May Excellent 23° - 38° 31° 21 mm some cloud 29% 1.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.6h
June Very Good 25° - 37° 32° 117 mm partly cloudy 44% 1.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.9h
July Acceptable 25° - 32° 32° 503 mm overcast 73% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 13.8h
August Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 548 mm overcast 82% 1.4 m/s 1.8 very high 13.1h
September Very Good 23° - 31° 27° 226 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.3 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Excellent 17° - 30° 23° 74 mm clear 60% 0.8 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
November Ideal 11° - 25° 18° 11 mm clear 48% 0.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.5h
December Excellent 7° - 21° 14° 24 mm mostly sunny 44% 0.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h