This sanctuary falls on the way from Khajjiar to Dalhousie. Kalatop is a beautiful dense forest where you can get spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. The forest lies at the hilltop. This is perhaps the reason why kalatop was named so as its literal meaning is black cap. Deodar, spruce, kail, ban trees and bushes are the main constituents of this forest. All these provide safe habitat for the different species of wild life. If you are a wild life enthusiast, you should definitely visit this place. Generally Monal Pheasants and other varieties of birds can be frequently seen here. Sometimes you can even spot black bears and leopards in these forests.