Wildlife in Uttaranchal

Uttaranchal, the land abundant with some of the rare species of flora and fauna. Uttaranchal boasts of quite a few national parks and sanctuaries. All of them have been bestowed by nature with its bounty. Come, explore the exquisite forest life of Uttaranchal with us. The range of animal species found here are just immense.

One can find here species from the plains, alpine region, aquatic region, etc. all at the same place. One can see numerous rare species like snow leopard, yak, Himalayan tahr, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan musk deer, etc. which are rare to find elsewhere in India. Travel to the wildlife reserves of Corbett and Nanda Devi and observe them in the natural habitats.

Nanda Devi National Park
The nanda Devi National Park, spread over 630 sq. kms. of area in the vicinity of nanda Devi Peak (25, 675 ft./7816 mts), India’s second highest mountain. Has a unique combination of flora and fauna. The park was established in 1980 and inclues some of the hightest mountain peaks of the western Himalayas. The faunal species here include snow leopard, brown and Himalayan black bear, bharal, Himalayan thahr, nonal and chir pheasants.

Kedarnath Sanctuary
Kedarnath Sanctuary was established in 1972 on 967 sq. km. Of the Garhwasl Himlaya. The fascinating garhwal Himalyas present a spectacular viewing of mountains and valleys, forests and grasslands, butterfles and flowes, Snow leopard, leopard, thr, serow, snow cock and musk deer have made their habitation in this beautiful sactuary. Kaleej and monal pheasants are among the many birds to be seen here.