Nestled amidst snow-covered Himalayas, The Great Himalayan National Park is located in the State of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the major attractions of Himachal Pradesh as well as one of the popular Indian Sanctuary which is listed under World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2014. Great Himalayan National Park was declared as a National Park in the year 1999. This place abodes a rich habitat if alpine flora and fauna and offers travellers the largest and scenic national parks in India. The Great Himalayan National Park is surrounded by Rupi Bhaba Sanctuary, Pin Valley National Park and Kanwar Wildlife Sanctuary and is positioned at an altitude of 1500-6000 m and offers most incredible and stunning views of the enclosing mountains. The Great Himalayan National Park is sprawled over 754 sq km. In the year 1994, 256 sq km of land was drawn from the parking area and specified as a buffer zone or ecozone. The ecozone of Great Himalayan National Park holds 160 villages. Biodiversity of Great Himalayan National Park is extensive as it habitats a huge range of plants, animals, and birds. Great Himalayan National Park owns 375 fauna species which includes mammals, reptiles, molluscs, insects and birds. These animals are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. 

Gaming and hunting or hurting animals are strictly prohibited and regarded as a punishable offence.

HOW TO REACH GREAT HIMALAYAN NATIONAL PARK:

Great Himalayan National Park is found in the Seraj Forest Division, 60 km from Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. 

By Airways: Bhuntar in Kullu is the nearest Airport to reach The Great Himalayan National Park, which is 60kms away.

By Railways: The nearest railways to The Great Himalayan National Park is Joginder Nagar, near Mandi which is about 143 km away. 

By Roadways: There are no direct motorable roads to The Great Himalayan National Park alternatively there are few gravel paths. From Kullu, you either have to take Ropa to Shangarh in Sainj Valley route and from Gushaini to Ropa in Tirthan Valley route and reach the park gate.

BEST TIME TO VISIT GREAT HIMALAYAN NATIONAL PARK:

To behold the best of environment and wonderful flora and fauna, March to June and Mid-September to November are the best time to visit the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh. 

It is recommended not to visit during winters and monsoons.

WHAT IS GREAT HIMALAYAN NATIONAL PARK FAMOUS FOR:

The Himalayan Ecotourism team organises treks during the above mentioned months. We suggest you to appoint a registered guide for trekking. The Great Himalayan National Park is a great trekking destination in India. It is quite popular among explorers and trekking enthusiasts. There are four moderate to difficult trekking routes in this park. They are Sainj Valley, Gushaini to Parvati Valley, Sainj to six meadows, bird watching and trout fishing.