Information
on Uttranchal
Wildlife: providing on-line
reservation /booking for Uttranchal Wildlife
Tours on discounted rates, air/rail
ticketing, car/ taxi / coach hire for travelling
in Uttranchal, Safari in Uttranchal Wildlife
Sancturies and national parks of Uttranchal
and optional extension
tours to other tourist desitinations
in India.
Uttranchal
has a fascinating diversity
of wildlife. Uttaranchal exhibits
a diverse variety of geographical
terrain that is an incredible
treasure house of animals and
birds. Starting from the lofty
mountains predominantly under
a thick blanket of snow, to
the river valleys, from the
undulating highlands to the
densely forested Terai, one
finds a rich stock of flora
and fauna.
Uttranchal is abound with wildlife
resources. In order to protect
and conserve its many species
of flora & fauna and to
enable visitors to view them
in their natural surroundings,
the state has specially designated
reserved areas, national parks
and sanctuaries.
CORBETT
NATIONAL PARK
General Information
Area: 520.8sq.km.
Altitude: Between 400mt and
1,100mt.
Temperature: Summer: 46°C
19°C & Winter: 25°C
4°C
Main entry point: Dhangarhi,
Main Tourist Centre & Dhikala.
Tourist season: Nov. 15 to June15
India's first and finest park
spread over 520 sq. kms. along
the banks of the Ramganga river,
just 300 kms. northeast of Delhi
in the foothills of the Himalayas
is the Corbett National Park.
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Govind Wild Life Sanctuary
General Information
Area: 953sq.km.
Altitude: Between 1,300mt. and
6,315mt.
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
is located in Uttarkashi district.
Established in 1955, includes
mountains like swarg Rohini,
Black Peak and Bandarpunch .
Apart from the Sanctuary, the
place is a popular tourist destination,
mainly because of the beauty
of its snow-clad peaks and glaciers.
Attracting many trekkers and
famous for its lush green beauty
is Hari-ki-Dun. The wide variety
of animal species that lives
here includes Himalayan black
bears, tahr, serow, monal, snow
leopard, brown bears, trogopan,
chir, bharal, musk deer, koklas,
kaleej pheasants and chukor.
Rajaji
National Park
General Information
Area: 820sq.km.
Altitude: 300 to 1350 mts.
Tourist Season: Nov.15 to june
15
Surrrounded by mountains, Dehradun
endures as a perfect retreat
with beautiful spots for picnic
and excursions. Its pleasent
climate adds further to its
charm and makes it an attractive
tourist destination. Established
in 1996 on the edge of the Dehradun
valley is Rajaji National Park.
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Nanda
Devi National Park
General Information
Area: 630 sq. kms.
Altitude: Bewteen 2,400 mts.
and 6,817 mts.
Situated next to the Nanda
Devi Peak (which is the second
highest mountain in India -7816
mts.), is the Nanda Devi National
Park. It was established in
1980.
A unique mix of flora and fauna
is characteristic of this park.
The fauna inlcudes the brown
and Himalayan black bears, Himalayan
thar, snow leopards, serow and
chir pheasants.
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Askot Sanctuary
Pithoragarh, the picturesque
hill district of Uttaranchal
Pradesh, houses amidst its greens,
the Askot Sanctuary, which adds
more dazzle to its already splendid
beauty. Lying in the lap of
Kumaon Himalayas at a height
of 5412 ft., snow-capped mountains
peaks and fine temples are an
integral part of Pithoragarh.
The highlights of the sanctuary
are snow leopards, Himalayan
black bears, musk deers, snow
cocks, tahra, bharals, monals,
chirs, koklas, pheasants and
chukors.
Valley
of Flowers
The world famous Valley of
Flowers is situated in the upper
expansions of Bhyundar Ganga
in the state of Uttranchal India.
The valley is spread over an
area of 87.5 Sq. Kms. and is
3,250 mts. to 6,750 mts. above
mean sea level. Almost 300 species
of wild flowers bloom here in
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