*uttarakhand wildlife sanctuaries*
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Uttarakhand wildlife sanctuary
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Introduction :
It is nestled in the snow-clad mountains and dense forests of the Himalayas. Here one can see beautiful picturesque natural views. The snow-clad high mountains, lush green valleys, waterfalls and gurgling rivers give the feeling of heaven on the earth. There are many Hindu temples in Uttarakhand which are also centres of faith for the tourists. The beautiful views of this place automatically attract the tourists. These sanctuaries provide a special thrilling experience to the nature lovers. Tourists from all over the country and abroad come to Uttarakhand with great enthusiasm to see the natural beauty and wildlife here. It is probably named Uttarakhand because it is located in the northern part of India. Many national parks have been built in Uttarakhand to protect wildlife. Wildlife sanctuaries are a symbol of national pride along with providing protection to the species of wildlife on the verge of extinction. Jim Corbett National Park built in Uttarakhand is India's oldest wildlife sanctuary. Various types of rare plants and wild animals are found in Uttarakhand wildlife sanctuaries. Centuries-old trees are also found in these dense forests. These sanctuaries are always open for tourists. These sanctuaries are open for visitors from May to October. In the remaining months, the weather here is not conducive for travel.
Here is a list of wildlife sanctuaries in uttarakhand
- Raja ji national park
- Govind wildlife sanctuary
- Nanda Devi national park
- Jim Corbett National park
- Gangotri national park
- Valley of flowers
- Askot wildlife sanctuary
- Kedarnath national park
- Binsar wildlife sanctuary
- Vinog mountain Quail wildlife sanctuary
- Asan wildlife sanctuary
- Sona Nadi wildlife sanctuary
- Jhilmil wildlife sanctuary
Raja ji national park
Rajaji National Park is spread over 320 square kilometers in the foothills of the
Himalayas. in three districts of Uttarakhand (Dehradun , Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar) on the Shivalik mountain. This national park was named after C Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), a prominent leader of the freedom struggle and the first and last Governor General of independent India (awarded Bharat Ratna). Rajaji National Park was established in 1983 and has been given the status of a tiger reserve with the sole purpose of protecting tigers and increasing their numbers. Rajaji National Park is world famous for its large number of elephants and tigers
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More than 586 resident and migratory species of birds can be seen in Rajaji National Park. Various species of reptiles and mammalian wildlife can also be seen.
Govind Wildlife sanctuary
Govind wildlife sanctuary is located in Bilaspur, Mandi, and Naina Devi
near Uttarkashi town. Govind wildlife sanctuary is famous for its amazing bird species, oak species, flora, tropical euphorbia scrub, chirpine, fauna and tracking. Govind wildlife sanctuary is spreading over 958 kilometer² ( 370 square miles) in Garhwal Himalayas. The Government of India has inaugurated the snow leopard project to protect the snow leopard spices. There are 50 spices of birds and 15 spices of large mammal in Govind wildlife sanctuary. Among which is the snow leopard and the bearded vulture, are prominent.
If is known at the name of sir Govind Ballabh Pant, who was a great freedom fighter and a politician of India in 1955 he became the Home minister of .India.
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Nanda Devi National park
Nanda Devi National Park is a popular wildlife sanctuary spread over 380 square kilometer. This sanctuary is located on the main peak of the Himalayas in the central part of Uttarakhand. Rishi Ganga valley and its surrounding areas are also around it. It is a large national park spread over 630 square kilometers. Nanda Devi National Park is a part of this. Nanda Devi National Park is an incomparable sanctuary. It is not logical to compare Nanda Devi National Park with any other park in the Himalayas. High peaks of the Himalayas, dense forests and large glaciers can be seen, which is the habitat of large endangered wildlife mammals. Here you will get to see mountain blue goats, snow leopards, black and brown bears, red foxes, musk deer, langur, bharal (blue sheep), goral etc. Rare plants, Brahma Kamal, and many other types of plants are found in this forest.
In 1982, keeping in mind the safety of wildlife and flora, entry of trekkers was banned in this forest. Recently, Nanda Devi National Park has been partially opened again. Tourists are being allowed to enter this sanctuary only within the prescribed limit.The Nanda Devi Basin was declared a sanctuary in 1939 and is now a major part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere and was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.
Jim Corbett National park
Jim Corbett National Park is the first and oldest national park established in 1936 which is located in the the Nainital district. Uttarakhand. It is also known as Hailey National Park. Various rare species of wildlife are seen in Jim Corbett National Park, some of these species are on the verge of extinction. Better efforts are made in Jim Corbett National Park to preserve the future generation of these endangered species and save them from extinction. In these efforts, preventing hunting of wildlife by the government is an important step.
You can see different types of wild animals in Jim Corbett National park. Jim Corbett National Park is home to a wide variety of mammalian wildlife such as barking deer, Indian elephant, wild cat, sambar deer, Indian leopard, yellow-necked mongoose, Indian pangolin, otter, langur, hog deer, Bengal tiger, spotted deer, Asiatic bear, black bear, sloth bear, etc. 25 types of reptiles are found here.
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If you are also fond of adventure, love birds, are fond of fishing or you love animals, then you must visit Jim Corbett National Park and enjoy your weekend in the lap of this forest.
Gangotri National Park
Gangotri National Park is an oldest National Park in India, Gangotri National Park is spread over 1553 square kilometres aria around 7083 meters hight above the sea level. You should must have explore Gangotri National Park Gangotri National Park is the oldest national park in India, Gangotri is also considered a sacred Hindu pilgrimage place. Here the water of the Ganges River makes its way from the glacier origin, which creates a spectacular image that will amaze you. This national park was established in the year 1989. Gangotri National Park is spread over 1553 square kilometers at an altitude of about 7083 meters above sea level. You must visit Gangotri National Park because it will give you a wonderful and unforgettable experience with its natural enchanting beauty scattered in lush green coniferous trees, waterfalls, beautiful meadows, high mountains, glaciers and will make you feel heaven on earth in moments of peace and relaxation, unlike the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Gaumukh Tapovan is a special thrilling and popular track in this forest which will amaze you with its rich spectacular landscapes.
You can enjoy the beauty of nature of Gangotri National Park in April to October months, this is the best time to visit this National Park.
Valley of flowers
Valley of flowers national park is spread over 87 square kilometres aria, around 3600 meters hight above the sea level in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Valley of flowers has been diven UNESCO World Heritage status. This is the part of Nanda Devi wildlife sanctuary national park.Valley of flowers is established in 1982. This park offers divine unforgettable supernatural experience to the visiters.The attractive views of this place, high snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, streams provide a special thrilling experience to the visitors.
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Valley of flowers national park is known for alpine flowers meadows, diverse flora and endemic. Valley of flowers national park is a conservation site for endangered wildlife. Animals like Asiatic black bear, brown bear, musk deer, blue sheep, red fox, Himalayan monal etc.
come under the category of endangered species. About 600 spices of rare flowers like dazy, marigold, primula, orchid, animon, poppy and other eye-catching followers are founded in the Valley of flower's National Park This national park is opened for tourists in the summer season from June to October and from November to April there is a lot of snow on the mountains, during those days the Valley of Flowers is completely closed.
Askot Wildlife sanctuary
Askot wildlife sanctuary is established in year 1986, it is also a Musk deer sanctuary like kedarnath National Park. The main purpose of it's establishment is to protect Musk deer.
Askot Wildlife Sanctuary is located 53 km from Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand. It is spread over an area of 600 square kilometers at an altitude of about 6,905 meters above sea level. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1986. In the east, the Kali River separates it from Nepal
and forms an international border. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary is bordered by Almora in the west, Tibet in the north and Pithoragarh in the south. Rare flora, and various types of mammalian wild animals, reptiles, and various types of birds can also be seen in this forest. Among the large mammals, Bengal tiger, musk deer, Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan wild cat, sero, goral, barking deer, Indian leopard, etc. are found.
Kedarnath National park
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is a conservation site for Himalayan musk deer. The main purpose of its establishment is to protect musk deer. This sanctuary is also known as Musk Deer Sanctuary. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chamoli Garhwal and Rudra Prayag districts of Uttarakhand. The height of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is about 1160 meters above sea level and it is spread over an area of 975 km². The average temperature here in summer is 25⁰ Celsius and the winter temperature is recorded up to _10⁰ Celsius. This sanctuary is mainly famous for musk deer, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan griffon, snow leopard, and Himalayan Thar and its diverse flora. From 1916 to 1920, it used to be a notified reserved forest. In January 1921, it was declared a sanctuary.
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The Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is named after an ancient Hindu Shiva temple, Kedarnath Dham. The entire 14 km route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath passes through this sanctuary.
Binsar Wildlife sanctuary
Binsar wildlife sanctuary is established in year 1988 at the average height of 2412 meter above the sea level. It is spread over 45.59 square kilometres aria. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Almora district of Uttarakhand. Binsar is about 34 km from Almora. In the 18th century, Binsar used to be the summer capital of the Chandra dynasty kings and later this place was declared a wildlife sanctuary.
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its amazing panoramic views of the Himalayas, dense forests and rich biodiversity. The natural beauty of this place is amazing and once you see it, you will not be able to forget these views even if you want to.
Binsar wildlife sanctuary has a huge verify of animals, like barking deer, leopard, mountain goats, yellow throated martens Himalayan palm civets, hares, sorrows, macaques, ubiquitous and langurs. 7 types of grass are found in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. Rhododendron and oak trees are found in abundance in high altitude areas. More than 200 species of birds are found here, including black bird, nuthatch, laughingthrush, parakeet, Koclas pheasant, monal, and woodpecker etc.
It is a house of butterflies and reptiles also.
Vinog mountain Quail wildlife sanctuary
Benog wildlife sanctuary is 11 kilometres far from Mussoorie. It is a part of Rajaji National park. Benog wildlife sanctuary was established in year 1993. This wildlife sanctuary is also known as vinog mountain Quail wildlife sanctuary, it is spread over 339 hectares near Mussoorie. Vinog mountain Quail wildlife sanctuary is the heaven for the 🐦 lovers. Vinog Mountain Quail Wildlife Sanctuary is a very beautiful and charming sanctuary located in the deodar trees and snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
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Vinog Mountain Quail Wildlife Sanctuary is mentioned among the top tourist places of Mussoorie. Bird lovers come from far and wide to see the natural beauty of this place along with the colorful birds, the nearby Bandar Punch and Chow khambha. Rare and common wild animals can be seen together in this forest. Rare plants are also found in Vinog Mountain Quail Wildlife Sanctuary.
Asan wildlife sanctuary
Asan barraj wildlife sanctuary is established in year 1967. Aasan
Barrage is a man-made reservoir which is located 40 kms from Dehradun on Dehradun Valley Paonta Road. This reservoir is spread over an area of about 4 square kms. The 287.5 kms long reservoir is located near the confluence of Yamuna and Aasan. The river bed is at a height of 389.4 mts from the sea level. It is an unforgettable experience to see thousands of birds flocking here. Migratory birds can be seen coming to Aasan Barrage in February-March and depart towards South India in October-November. Predatory birds like Mallard Coot, Pallas Fishing Eagle, Marsh Harrier, Osprey Shoveler, Ruddy Shel duck, Carmarthen and Steppe Eagle can be seen. Aasan Barrage is no less than a boon for ornithologists and bird lovers.
Sona Nadi Wildlife sanctuary
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Sonanadi wildlife sanctuary is situated in Kotdwar tehsil of Pauri Garhwal Uttarakhand Sona Nadi wildlife sanctuary is situated between two magnificent sanctuaries Rajaji National Park, and Jim Corbett National Park .
Sona Nadi wildlife sanctuary is established in year 1987
Sonanadi wildlife sanctuary is spread over the area of 312.18 square kilometres in the biological zone of the foot hills of Shiwalik Mountains. It is named so because it is located on the bank of the Sona Nadi. It is said that the gold deposits are found on the banks of the Sona Nadi, so this river is named as Sona Nadi, in year 1991, it was made a part of the Tiger Reserve. Two perennial
water streams are flows in this sanctuary, which are known as planning and Mondal.
All the big mammals are found in the Sona Nadi wildlife sanctuary which are found Rajaji National Park and Kedarnath wildlife sanctuaries.
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Bird species are found in this sanctuary. Apart from this, there is an abundance of non-poisonous snakes here. This wildlife sanctuary is the only sanctuary where you can also walk on foot.Sona River wildlife Sanctuary is a major tourist destination of Nainital in which Sheesham, Sal and Bamboo trees are found in abundance. This forest is full of diversity and will captivate you with its natural beauty. You will definitely like the views here.
Jhilmil Wildlife sanctuary
Jhilmil Jheel is a marshy forest full of diversity. Jhilmil Lake is a marshy forest spread over an area of 3783.5 hectares near Rajaji National Park in Haridwar Uttarakhand. This wetland is still untouched by human settlements. These wetlands provide a suitable source of food and shelter to the aquatic bird's There are 5 species of deer here, including swamp deer, barking deer, chital, sambhar deer, hog deer, etc. Here you can see Asian elephant, leopard, nilgai, barasingha,
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sometimes you can also encounter tiger and migratory birds can also be seen here. A variety of plants and medicinal herbs are also found in Jhilmil Wildlife Sanctuary.
How to reach Uttarakhand Wildlife Sanctuaries
By train
Rishikesh Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Uttarakhand. All major cities of India are connected to Rishikesh Railway Station. If you want to travel by train then you can reach Rishikesh Railway Station by train, then you can travel to Uttarakhand Wildlife Sanctuaries by taxi or bus from outside the railway station.
By air
Joly grant airport is the nearest airport of Uttarakhand Wildlife Sanctuaries, you can reach Jolly Grant airport by aeroplane. This airport is connected to all major cities of India, you can hire a taxi or bus for your next visit from the outside of Jolly Grant airport
By road
If you are interested in seeing natural beauty on the way, then you should reach Uttarakhand by road because by road you can reach Uttarakhand while enjoying the natural beauty on the way. By air travel, you may be deprived of seeing these views and if you want to reach Uttarakhand by road, then you should reach Dehradun Rishikesh and you can travel further by bus or taxi. This bus stand is connected to all the states of the country.
FAQs.
Q. 1 Where are the Wildlife Sanctuaries situated?
Ans. The Wildlife Sanctuaries are situated in Uttarakhand (India)
Q. 2. How to reach Uttarakhand Wildlife Sanctuaries?
Ans. To reach Uttarakhand Wildlife Sanctuaries, you can travel by train, by air, or by road.
Q. 3. How many types of Wild life sanctuaries in Uttarakhand?
Ans. Tiger reserve, birds reserve, Snow leopard reserve, Musk deer reserve.
Q. 4. Which animal, flora and herbs are found in Uttarakhand Wildlife Sanctuaries ?
Ans. Various types of mammals, Asian elephants, Bengal tiger, red fox, snow leopard, deer, black bear, blue sheep's, nilgai, brown bear, various types of reptiles snakes, crocodiles, aquatic animals and various types of birds and many types of plants and herbs are also found in the Uttarakhand Wildlife Sanctuary.
Conclusions,
Wildlife sanctuaries of Uttarakhand are treasure troves of biodiversity, providing shelter to endangered and rare species. Conservation efforts, community engagement and eco-tourism can help protect these sanctuaries and promote sustainable development. By supporting conservation initiatives and responsible tourism practices, we can ensure the long-term survival of Uttarakhand's rich wildlife heritage. Friends, please tell me by commenting how you liked the information broadcast by me on *Uttarakhand Wildlife Sanctuary*. All your comments are very important to me.
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