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Ch. Devi Lal Herbal Nature Park - Chuharpur, Yamunanagar, Haryana The Herbal Nature Park is situated at Chuharpur Reserved Forest near Khizrabad on Bhud Kalan road in Yamunanagar district. It is about 35 km from Yamunanagar, 130 km from Chandigarh and 255 km from Delhi. Chuharpur Reserved Forest has an area of 184 Acre, with medium tree density of Khair (Acacia catechu), Teak (Tectona grandis), Simbal, Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) etc. The park was opened on 6 Nov. 2001. More than 300 species of medicinal trees, herbs, shrubs, climbers ferns and aquatic plants have been planted. Some of the important plants grown in the park are Ashwagandha, Sarpagandha, Safed Musali (Chlorophytum borivilianum L), Brahmi, Vach, Chitrak, Shatavari, Isabagol, Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Pippali, Makoy, Bhumi amalki, Bahera, Gwarpatha, Harad, Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), Rudraksh, Bael, Kalihari, Patharchur, Lemon grass, Liquorice, Jatropha, Palmarosa and Haldi (Turmeric). Shivalik hills have a rich history of medicinal plants & herbs. A repeated mention of "Kalika Kshetra" (now Kalka) is observed in ancient Sanskrit texts for its valuable medicinal plant wealth and flourishing trade in marketing of medicinal plants. India has one of the oldest and richest cultural heritage of using wild plants for treating various ailments. Our country is the birthplace of Ayurveda, the art and science of healthy living. This indigenous system of medicine thrives on naturally occurring flora diversity, collectively referred to as medicinal plants. The global interest in Ayurveda, which has a known history of treating and curing mankind across five millennia, has increased once again. It is in this context, Chaudhary Devi Lal Herbal Nature Park has been created and developed. Medicinal herbal plantation has been done under matured trees and along with tree plantation. Since the park spreads over a large area, a demonstrative herbal garden near the entrance has been made which displays more than 200 varieties of different medicinal plants on aesthetically designed herbal beds. This garden also provides sitting and walking places for tourists. Description of each plant and its uses has also been displayed through name plates. This is a major tourist attraction in the Park. Landscaping has been
given important consideration for the development of this park. Meandering
walkways and aesthetically designed herbal beds add to the beauty. Effective use
of locally available raw material has been made resulting in a soothing design
that blends with the natural forest surroundings. Presence of water bodies and
circuitous walk ways add aesthetic appeal, attracting a large number of
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