Himalayan region is a blessing for nature lovers and those who are adventurous and refreshing break from their ordinary lives. This has gone stop for nature lovers, the Great Himalayan National Park is located at a distance of 60 km from Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, the park attracts a large number of visitors throughout the year from distant places. It 'been a great experience for nature lovers, hikers and photographers with their many promisesTopography.
Geography of the Park
The area was named after the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and officially known Great Himalayan National Park. Founded in 1984, the area includes the park, which takes into eco-tourism policy, the watershed areas Tirthan, Sainj and Jiwa rivers.
A walk in the area with an altitude of 1,500 to 6,000 meters above mean sea level, surrounded by dense forests, brings you close to nature. The park coversCovering an area of 754 square kilometers, surrounded by snow-limited Himalayan mountains, meadows and rare species.
Flora and fauna
Dense forests of pine, cedar and oak trees contribute to the flora of the region with a variety of bamboo grass and wildflowers. The Great Himalayan National Park is home to about 375 species, 181 species of birds, 31 mammals and large selection of reptiles, amphibians, insects, annelids and mollusks. Here you may spot animals likeSnow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, Himalayan Tahr, Serow, Barking Deer, Goral, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Fox and langur monkeys.
In addition to these species, there are many species of small mammals in the area, such as, Porcupine, Indian giant flying squirrel, Indian Pika, Weasel, Yellow Throated Marten Himalayan be found.
In the category of pheasant, Western Tragopan, Monal, Koklas, White Crested Kaleej and Cheer Pheasant. There is also aList of long-lived birds make this park a beautiful sky to visit. For the Raptors, shorebirds, parrots, doves, cuckoos, owls, etc.
Longhorn Beetle, Click Beetle, Stag Beetle, Beetle, Ladybird Beetle, Blister Beetle, Cicada, bees, butterflies, moths, dragonflies, mussels are some of the rarest species of insects, which may in the Great Himalayan National Park can be seen.
When to visit
Great Himalayan National Park remains open toVisitors throughout the year, but the appropriate time to visit is between the months of September to November and from April to June.
Vehicles can not enter the area and guests must cover the entire area on foot. You can also set the local leaders of the Forestry Department, that some other equipment necessary for trekking in the area.
Visit the Great Himalayan National Park
Air: Bhuntar, Kullu is the nearest airport, which is connected by IndianJagson Airlines flights and airlines from Chandigarh. Airport at a distance of 65 km of the Great Himalayan National Park
Rail: The nearest narrow gauge railway is Jogindernagar which is located at a distance of 100 km. Big Station Chandigarh (250 km).
Road: There Mandi and Kullu in Kullu-Manali on the highway, is connected by a series of regular bus services.
Hiking nearby
Kullu
Manali
Mandi
Kanwar wildlifeSanctuary
Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary
Pin Valley National Park
