National Parks in Himachal Pradesh
What is a National Park?
National Parks are basically an area of the countryside protected by the state or the central govt. for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife under sec.35. or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66.
Himachal Pradesh, a northern state in India, is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and is home to several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Here are some of the national parks in Himachal Pradesh:
TOP 5 National Parks in Himachal Pradesh
Sl No. | Name | Established | District | Area sq km | Famous For |
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1 | Great Himalayan National Park | 1984 | Kulu | 1,171 | blue sheep, snow leopard, Himalayan brown bear |
2 | Pin Valley National Park | 1987 | Lahaul & Spiti | 675 | Snow Leopard. |
3 | Inderkilla National Park | 2010 | Kullu | 100 | Tiger |
4 | Khir ganga National Park | 2010 | Kullu | 720 | Various Animals |
5 | Simbalbara National Park | 2010 | Sirmour | 30 | Rhesus Macaque, Leopard, Indian Muntjac |
list Wildlife Sanctuaries of Himachal Pradesh
WLS = Wildlife Sanctuarie
Sanctuaries | Established | Establuished |
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Bandli WLS | 41 | 1974 |
Chail WLS | 108 | 1976 |
Churdhar WLS | 56 | 1985 |
Daranghati WLS | 167 | 1974 |
Darlaghat WLS | 6 | 1974 |
Dhauladhar WLS | 944 | 1994 |
Gamgul Siahbehi WLS | 109 | 1974 |
Govind Sagar WLS | 100 | 1962 |
Kais WLS | 14 | 1954 |
Kalatop Khajjiar WLS | 30 | 1949 |
Kanwar WLS | 61 | 1954 |
Khokhan WLS | 14 | 1954 |
Kibber WLS | 2220 | 1992 |
Kugti WLS | 378 | 1962 |
Lippa Asrang WLS | 349 | 1962 |
Maharana Pratap Sagar WLS | 3207 | 1983 |
Majthal WLS | 40 | 1974 |
Manali WLS | 31 | 1954 |
Naina Devi WLS | 123 | 1962 |
Nargu WLS | 278 | 1974 |
Renuka WLS | 4 | 1964 |
Rupi Bhaba WLS | 269 | 1982 |
Sechu Tuan Nala WLS | 1043 | 1974 |
Shikari Devi WLS | 72 | 1974 |
Shilli WLS | 2 | 1974 |
Shimla Water Catchment WLS | 10 | 1958 |
Talra WLS | 26 | 1962 |
Tundah WLS | 64 | 1962 |