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The excellent habitat shelters a large number of mammals. It is possibly the only place in the Himalayas where the 'Bharal' (blue sheep) occurs virtually side-by-side with the Himalayan 'Thar'. The largest population of the Himalayan Thar - endemic to India is in this park. The endangered Musk Deer can also be found here. The elusive and highly endangered Snow Leopard has also been reported. The park is a delight for Himalayan avifauna watchers with over three hundred species that can be sighted. One of the few known viable populations of Western Tragopan, a highly endangered species of pheasants, lives in this protected environment. Out of the seven pheasants found in the Western Himalayas, six of them, the Western Tragopan, Monal, Cheer, Koklass, Khaleej and Himalayan Snow-cock can be found in the park. It also has an unexplored treasure of butterflies and a variety of insects. Click here for bird list.
To reach the park you can fly in from Delhi to Buntar airfield ( Kulu) and then drive by jeep in 02 hrs to Gushaini, or drive all the way from Delhi If you choose to drive by exclusive vehicle, it is advisable to do this 14 hrs trip in two days with a night halt at the modern city of Chandigarh. The road journey in Himachal Pradesh is scenic passing through lush valleys, gorges and with views of lakes and mountains. Comfortable buses operate overnight between Delhi and Kulu.
Air service is available from Delhi and
Chandigarh to Bhuntar.
Some of the birding treks available within the park are:- Sainj Valley: 56 kms in 05 days Sainj-Tirthan Valley: 85 Kms in 08 days crossing over 3400 m ridge
separating the Sainj and Tirthan river valleys. Gushani to Shilt: round trip of 30 Kms in 04 days going upto 2900 m.
Jiwa Nala to Parvati River 110 kms very strenuous 07 days trek crossing
over 4636 m pass. We will arrange treks with birding guide, along any of the above birding trails. Stay will be in fully serviced camps set up close to birding sites. |
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given the region its unique topography. It is characterized by dazzling high
ridges, glaciers, deep gorges. Alpine meadows and valleys with closed virgin
forests. It is arguably one of the largest areas of relatively undisturbed
Western Himalayan eco-systems. With its stunning natural beauty, and
dedicated conservation, the Park is a virtual treasure for the researcher,
the sensitive nature lover and the
adventure seeker. The
forests comprise sub-tropical alpine, and dry alpine shrub types. 'Chir'
Pines, Conifers, Oaks, Firs, Rhododendrons and Junipers can be seen. Alpine
meadows hold a high diversity of herbaceous species.
The
nearest town is Kulu- 60 kms away by road. It is 530 Kms from Delhi. The
entrance of the park is at the village of Gushaini, 60 kms from Kulu, and
The Tirthan Wildlife Range office, which regulates entry is at Sai Roopa - 5
Kms from Gushaini.
a Nature & culture experience.
Many circuits are available ranging between 10 to 24 Kms
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