Khirganga National Park

Khirganga National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
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Location	Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Area	710 km²
Established	2010

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

Located in Kullu, the park covers an area of about 710 km² (270 sq mi). ^{[1] [2]} The park is located at an altitude of 2,000 m (6,600 ft). ^[3]

Geography

Located in the central Himalayas, parts of Khirganga National Park reach 5,500 m (18,000 ft), with Parvati Parbat, 6,632 m (21,759 ft), as the 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

1. "List of National Parks in Himachal Pradesh – updated". Abhinav Nature Conservation. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
2. Ashwani Sharma (9 December 2011). "Sanctuaries: Himachal gets a month to finalise draft". The Indian Express.
3. "Khir Ganga and Great Himalayan National Park | Himachal Watcher". 7 July 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
4. "Khirganga National Park » Naparks". 1 April 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.

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