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Great Himalayan National Park
 National
Park with an area of 620 sq. km. is located
in Kullu District and has representative area
of temperate and alpine forests of Himachal.
It has some virgin coniferous forests of State.Vast
areas of alpine pastures and glaciers cap this
Park.
The secluded Sainj and Tirthan
valleys are home to a plethora of fauna - wild
mountain goats like the bharal, goral and serow,
the brown bear and predators like the leopard
and the elusive snow leopard. Different varieties
of pheasants - monal, khalij cheer, tragopan
and other exotic Himalayan birds can be found
in the region. An added thrill is the trek to
Rakte Sar, the origin of the Sainj river
 Fauna
in the Great Himalayan National Park:
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 trekking route to Tirath 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 forest
department.
The largest protected area
in the state of Himachal Pradesh, the Park nestles
within the folds of the amazing Kullu terrain.
Lush coniferous forests, emerald meadows strewn
with exotic flora, soaring snowy peaks and pristine
glaciers make for an ideal Himalayan retreat.
The best time to visit is April-June
and September-October.
The nearest town is Kullu (60 km).
How to get there: Air - Bhuntar
(50 km). Road via Aut (30 km short of Kullu).
Nearby Excursions : Ropi Bhaba Sanctuary
& Pin Valley National Park
Accommodation : There
are 14 inspection huts within the Park, but
prior permission is needed for occupying them.
Transit accommodation is available at Aut, Larji,
Banjar Sainj, Sai-Ropa and Bathad.
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