Wildlife in Uttaranchal

From warmth loving, typically tropical animals to those who have made the snow clad Himalayas their natural habitat, Uttaranchal's wildlife population covers the entire spectrum. Wildlife in Uttaranchal features as a major attraction for the many tourists who come to visit Uttaranchal in search of purification of the soul or simply for the natural splendor. Recent government initiative is beginning to bear fruit. Eco resources have been identified and plans have been drawn to improve the wildlife . Strict measures are taken by the Uttaranchal government to curb hunting. The powerful environmentalist lobby of the state is trying to monitor the wildlife projects like save the white tiger or protect the red panda.

Wildlife in Uttaranchal is dominated by varieties of wild sheep, goat, oxen, antelopes and butterflies. The windswept mountain plains act as a good grazing ground for these animals. Musk deer and squirrel can also be seen frequenting this blade of tree line.

Higher up in the upper Himalayas one can perhaps catch a glimpse of the rare white leopard. But it's a distant possibility.

Some of the famous wildlife in Uttaranchal are Ashok Sanctuary, Binsar Sanctuary, Jim Corbett National Park, Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary, Nanda Devi National park and Rajaji national park.

Ascot wild life sanctuary,lies 54 kilometers from Pithoragarh. Amidst the exotic beauty of the region, this park gives shelter to some of the rarest of animals found in India. Himalayan black bears, snow leopards, musk deers, bharals, monals, chirs can be found here. Binsar sanctuary is a storehouse of different hued flowers which blooms in March April. Wildlife in Uttaranchal remains incomplete without a mention of the famous Corbett national park nestled amidst the meandering Ramganga river. The delicate drapery of the ferns and the haunting awe of the tiger make your journey worthwhile to this place.

Govind wildlife sanctuary is a favourite hunt of the trekker and hikers. A wide variety of animals like Himalayan black beer, kooklas, kaleej are found here.

Nanda Devi wildlife sanctuary situated at a height of 2400 meters is inaccessible to commoners because of any well defined road or path. It is the favourite hunt of the snow leopard which with all its wilderness is completely at home in this exotic locale.

Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary

Corbett National Park

Nanda Devi Sanctaury

Rajaji National Park

Valley Of Flowers