Chandigarh has 3245 hectares under forest and most of it is hilly. The forest areas lie around Sukhna Lake and Patiala ki Rao. Close to village Kansal, on the outskirts of Chandigarh, towards the hills is a reserve forest. Entry to which is restricted. One has to obtain an entry pass from Deputy Conservator or Forest, Chandigarh, inside this forest is a rest house surrounded by beautiful grassy lawns and flower beads.

At a short distance from here is another reserve forest know as Nepli, which is a bit more wild than Kansal. On two sides, it is surrounded by small hill and the whole area is covered by thick forest replete with wildlife, there is a small rest house amidst green and flowery lawns.