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Indian Wildlife >> North India >> Himachal Pradesh >> Himalayan National Park
Location : 60-km
From Kullu, Himachal Pradesh Best Time To Visit
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best seasons for visiting the park are summer from April to June and autumn
from -- By Rail : The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 95-km from Kullu. -- By Air : The airport at Bhuntar is 10-km from Kullu, where taxis and buses are available. --
By Road : To get to the
Great National Himalayan Park one has to take the eastern divergence at Aut on
the -- Nearby Excursions : Ropi Bhaba Sanctuary & Pin Valley National Park -- Nearby Cities : Great Himalayan National Park : The National Park with an area of 620 sq. km. is located in Kullu District and has the representative area of temperate and alpine forests of Himachal. It has some the virgin coniferous forests of the State.Vast areas of alpine pastures and glaciers cap this park. Fauna : This area has many important wildlife species of Western Himalayas, like Musk deer, Brown bear, Goral, Thar, Leopard, Snow leopard, Bharal, Serow, Monal, Kalij, Koklas, Cheer, Tragopan, Snow cock etc.
Trekking of Rakti-Sar, origin of Sainj river and camping in alpine partures is unforgettable. Similar is the trekking route to Tirath the origin of Tirthan river. Visitors can contact Director, National Park at Shamshi or Range Officer wildlife at Sainj or Range Officer Wild Life at Sai Ropa (Banjar) for assistance and guidance. Camping equipment and guides are provided by the forest department. 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 Himachal Pradesh visit :- www.india-travelinfo.com |
