Khirganga National Park
Khirganga National Park is a national park in Himachal Pradesh, India established in 2010.
Located in Kullu, the park covers an area of about 710 square kilometres (270 sq mi).[1][2] Khirganga National Park is located at an altitude of 2000 meters.[3]
Tourists are led along the trail leading from the centre of the park. From there, it is easy to spot the flora and fauna.
Geography
[edit]Khirganga National Park, in the central Himalayas, rises to 5,500 meters, with Parvati Parbat (6,632 m) as its highest peak. The park, prone to landslides and earthquakes, serves as a crucial watershed for the Parvati River.[4]
Flora
[edit]The park features sub-tropical forests (oak, maple) at lower elevations, coniferous forests (pine, deodar) at higher altitudes, and alpine meadows above the tree line.
Fauna
[edit]Key species include the Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, Himalayan tahr, musk deer, and yellow-throated marten.
Avifauna
[edit]Over 200 bird species reside here, including the Western tragopan, Himalayan monal, and golden eagle.
References
[edit]- ^ "List of National Parks in Himachal Pradesh – updated". Abhinav Nature Conservation. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ Ashwani Sharma (9 December 2011). "Sanctuaries: Himachal gets a month to finalise draft". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Khir Ganga and Great Himalayan National Park | Himachal Watcher". 7 July 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Khirganga National Park » Naparks". 1 April 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
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