Great Himalayan National Park
The largest protected area in Himachal Pradesh, the Park is carved out of the
splendid mountain terrain of the Kullu district.
Rich coniferous forests, alpine meadows carpeted with flowers, snow-capped peaks
and glaciers provide a breathtaking panorama. The secluded Sainj and Tirthan
valleys harbor a variety of animals common to this area - wild mountain goats
like the bharal, goral and serow, the brown bear and predators like the leopard
and the rarely seen snow leopard.
Varieties of colourful pheasants - monal, khalij cheer, tragopan and other Himalayan
birds are part of its rich avian population. Trekking through the Park to Rakte
Sar, the origin of the Sainj River, brings in the added pleasure of seeing wildlife
in this spectacular natural environment.
General Information :
Best Time to Visit :
April- June, September- October.
Nearest Town :
Kullu (60 Km)
How to Get Here :
Air: Bhuntar (50 Km)
Rail: Via Aut (30 km short of Kullu)
Great Himalayan National Park, Wildlife Sanctuaries
in India
