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Indian Wildlife >> North India >> Uttaranchal >> Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
Location : Pithoragarh
(Uttaranchal). Best Time To Visit
: Mid-November To
Mid-June.
-- By Rail : The nearest railhead is Tanakpur, 151 km. -- By Air : The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun. -- By Road : Askot is accessible by road via Tanakpur - Pithoragarh or via Haldwani - Almora. -- Nearby Excursions : -- Nearby Cities : Pithoragarh
Askot Sanctuary, established in 1986, is located
in the pastoral surroundings of Indo-Nepal border, in Pithoragarh.
Nestled in the picturesque Kumaon Himalayas, Pithoragarh is often called 'Mini
Kashmir'.
The park is rich in various species of captivating flora and fauna. The wild
species of fauna include snow tiger, leopard, bharal, thar, kakar, black and
grey himalayan bear and different types of pheasants and other birds.The wild vegetation comprises of kunj, kail,
khersu, fir, bhoj patra, darkunja, raijal etc. For more information on hotels booking, accommodation, jungle resorts, tour packages, wildlife, fair and festivals, dance and musics, art and crafts, shopping places, best time to visit, forts, monuments, historical palaces, heritage sites, museums of Uttaranchal visit :- www.travel-uttarpradesh.com
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