Himalayan region is a boon for nature lovers and those who are adventurous and refreshing break from their ordinary life. That way station for nature lovers is the Great Himalayan National Park located at a distance of 60 km from the town of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, the park attracts many visitors throughout the year from distant places. There is a great experience for nature lovers, hikers and photographers with its many promisesTopography.
Geography of the Park
The area is named after Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India and officially as the Great Himalayan National Park known. Founded in 1984, the area includes the park, which is in political eco-tourism, 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 thick forests, which stands next to nature. The park coversCovering an area of 754 sq km includes the Himalayan snow-capped mountains, meadows and rare species.
Flora and fauna
dense forests of pine, cedar and oak trees contribute to the flora of the region together with bamboo and grass varieties of wild flowers. The Great Himalayan National Park is home to about 375 species, 181 bird species, 31 varieties of mammals and reptiles, amphibians, insects, earthworms and molluscs. Here you can see animals asSnow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Himalayan brown bear, musk deer, Himalayan tahr, serow, barking deer, Goral, Himalayan black bear, foxes, monkeys and langurs.
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 Himalayan Yellow Throated Marten and will be displayed.
In the category of pheasant, Western Tragopan, Monal, Cheer and Kaleej Koklas know Crested Pheasant. There is also apermanent list of birds make this National Park to visit a beautiful sky. These Raptors, wading birds, parakeets, doves, cuckoos, owls, etc.
Longhorn beetle, beetles, click stag beetles, dung beetles, ladybirds, blister beetles, cicadas, bees, butterflies, moths, dragonflies, mussels are some of the rarest species of insects, which, at the Great Himalayan National Park to be seen.
When to visit
Great Himalayan National Park remains open for theThe visitors all year round but the best time to visit is between the months from September to November and from April to June.
Vehicles can not enter the area and guests must cover the entire area on foot. It 'also a leader of the local forestry department, including some other equipment required for trekking in the area.
How to visit the Great Himalayan National Park
Air: Bhuntar Kullu is the nearest airport, which is connected by IndianAirlines and Jagson Airlines flights from Chandigarh. The airport is located at a distance of 65 km from the Great Himalayan National Park
Train: The nearest narrow gauge railway is the Jogindernagar is at a distance of 100 km. Major Station Chandigarh (250 km).
Road: Since it is located between Mandy and Kullu Kullu Manali on the highway, is connected by a series of regular bus services.
Activities nearby
Kullu
Manali
Mandi
KanwarWildlife Sanctuary
Rupi Bhabha Wildlife Sanctuary
Pin Valley National Park
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