Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary Explained

Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated near the banks of the Tirthan river.^{[1] [2]} The sanctuary has densely forested areas and various varieties of fauna living there. Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary was ranked as the Best Managed Protected Areas of India as per the Management Effectiveness Evaluation.^{[3] [4]}

Location

Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the district of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. It covers an area of .^[5] The sanctuary is connected to the Great Himalayan National Park as well. It is located at an altitude of 2,100 m to 4,900 m. Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary can be reached by direct buses and taxis from Shimla and Chandigarh to Kullu.

Flora and fauna

The sanctuary is situated at a high altitude. It has a variety ‌of ‌forested areas such as Ban Oak Forest, Kharsu Oak Forest, Coniferous Forest, Deodar Forest, etc. Other important wildlife includes the Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Barking Deer, Asiatic Brown Bear, and Kashmir Flying Squirrel. Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary is also a protected area for the preservation of the Himalayan Tahr.

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary Kullu, How to Reach Tirthan Sanctuary. 2022-02-12. www.kulluonline.in.
2. Web site: The official website of Great Himalayan National Park A UNESCO World Heritage. 2022-02-12. en-US.
3. Web site: 2021-01-15. The GHNP and Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary Ranked as Best Managed Protected Areas of India Himachal Watcher. 2022-02-12. en-US.
4. Web site: 2021-01-15. GHNP and Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary in HP ranked best managed Protected Areas in the country. 2022-02-12. The Statesman. en-US.
5. Web site: BirdLife Data Zone. 2022-02-12. datazone.birdlife.org.