Khirganga National Park Explained

Khirganga National Park is a national park in Himachal Pradesh, India established in 2010.

Located in Kullu, the park covers an area of about .^{[1] [2]} Khirganga National Park is located at an altitude of 2000 meters.^[3]

Tourists are led along the trail leading from the centre of the park. From there, it is easy to spot the flora and fauna.

Geography

Khirganga National Park, in the central Himalayas, rises to 5,500 meters, with Parvati Parbat (6,632 m) as its highest peak. The park, prone to landslides and earthquakes, serves as a crucial watershed for the Parvati River.^[4]

Flora

The park features sub-tropical forests (oak, maple) at lower elevations, coniferous forests (pine, deodar) at higher altitudes, and alpine meadows above the tree line.

Fauna

Key species include the Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, Himalayan tahr, musk deer, and yellow-throated marten.

Avifauna

Over 200 bird species reside here, including the Western tragopan, Himalayan monal, and golden eagle.

References

32.005°N 77.666°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: List of National Parks in Himachal Pradesh – updated. Abhinav Nature Conservation. 27 September 2015. 28 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150928072425/http://natureconservation.in/list-of-national-parks-in-himachal-pradesh-total-number-of-national-parks-in-himachal-pradesh-is-five-5/. dead.
2. News: Ashwani Sharma. 9 December 2011. Sanctuaries: Himachal gets a month to finalise draft. The Indian Express.
3. Web site: 2016-07-07. Khir Ganga and Great Himalayan National Park Himachal Watcher. 2021-06-04. en-US.
4. Web site: 2024-04-01 . Khirganga National Park » Naparks . 2024-08-08 . en-US.