The Great Himalayan National Park

60 kms from Kullu, stands the largest protected Area in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Protected by nature itself on three sides the Great Himalayan National Park was established as a National Park in 1984. The Jawaharlal Nehru Great Himalayan National Park, as it is officially named, is protected by the tall towering peaks of the Himalayan range. Spanning an area of 765 sq km, the National Park is engraved from the mountainous terrain of the Kullu District. Home to the many species of Himalayan Wildlife, the park has a landscape of dense forests, meadows and mountain slopes which are dressed with snow throughout the years.

Around 30 species of mammals have been recorded in this National Park including the animals commonly found here. The Brown Bear, Wild Mountain Goats like the Bharal, Goral and Serow and predators like the Leopard inhabit these mountains. The elusive Snow Leopard which is rarely seen also lives here.

Some of the other animals like Himalayan Black Bear, wild sheep like the Himalayan Thar, the Langurs, Rhesus Macaques and endangered animals like the Musk Deer reside here in this park

The Great Himalayan National Park – this beautiful stretch of hills and plains is home to a diverse range of birds. Around 68 species of birds have made this park their permanent residence, while approximately 50 species come here to spend their vacations.

Many species of pheasants like the Kaleej, Tragopan and Monal form part of this vast population of birds

Set in the mountains of the Himalayan range, the national park has a picturesque view. There is diversity in terrain as well as in altitude, resulting in diversity in vegetation. Forests of oak and Bamboo trees intertwine with pine and deodar woods to create a dense canopy. The alpine meadows are adorned with beautiful flowers in the upper reaches.