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Uttaranchal Wildlife
Travel
to Uttaranchal, the land abundant with some of the rare species of flora and
fauna. Uttaranchal boasts of quite a few national parks and sanctuaries.
Beauty is at its peak here.- in all its splendor . Come, explore the exquisite
forest life of Uttaranchal with us. The range of animal species found here are
just immense. One can find here species from the plains, alpine region,
aquatic region, etc. all found at the same place. One can see numerous rare
species like snow leopard, yak, Himalayan tahr, Himalayan black bear,
Himalayan musk deer, etc. which are rare to find elsewhere in India. Travel to
the wildlife reserves of Corbett and Nanda Devi and observe them in the
natural habitats.Corbett National Park
Location : Uttaranchal, in the northern part of IndiaArea Covered : 1,200 sq-km. Tourist Attractions : The Jim Corbett National Park is home to about 110 tree species, 50 mammals species, 600 bird species and 25 reptile species.
Best Activities : Angling and Fishing
Nearest Tourist Destinations : Ramnagar, Nainital, Dehradun.
When to Visit : From November 15 to June 15.
About Corbett National Park
Located
at the foothills of the lofty Himalayas in the state of Uttranchal is the
Corbett National Park, India's first and finest national park. The Corbett
National Park inhabits a wide variety of rare and endangered flora & fauna.
Corbett is famous for its population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Once a
popular hunting ground of the British, the Corbett National Park was named
after the late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter- turned wildife
conservationist, who spent most of his years in this area and contributed in
shaping the park. Corbett National Park which was established in the year
1936, as the Hailey National Park. With the help of the World Wildlife Fund,
Project Tiger was launched in Corbett National Park in the year 1973 and this
park was one of the first such tiger reserves in the country.
Major Attractions in Corbett National Park
The Vegetation
Corbett National Park comprises of hilly and riverine areas, temporary marshy
depressions, plateaus and ravines. The lower region is covered by the Sal
trees, and the higher regions have a larger variety of plants and trees. In
the remote regions, there are Chir, Anauri and Bakli. Also found in various
parts of the park are different varieties of bamboo.
The Animals
Tiger
is the major attraction of the area.. Apart from Tigers, Elephants, Leopards /
Panthers, Jungle cats, Fishing Cats, Leopard cats, Himalayan black bears,
Sloth bears, Deers, Hog deer, Barking deer, Ghorals, Wild Boars, Pangolins,
Jackals, Martens, Dholes, Civets, Mongooses, Otters, Hares, Porcupines, Chital
(spotted deer), Sambar deer, Macaques, Langurs and Blue Bulls (Nilgais) are
some of the species which are found here.
The Birds
Corbett
has nearly 600 bird species. The park area is home to Herons, Darters,
Cormorants, Lapwings, Paradise Flycatchers, Munias, Weaver birds, Fishing
eagles, Serpent eagles, Spotted Eagles, Black throated Payas, Mynas, Jungle
Fowl, Vultures, Thrushes, Barbets, Peacocks, Peahens, Kingfishers, migrant
Gulls, Moorhens, Ducks, Geese, Sandpipers, Nightjars, Doves, Plovers, Black
necked Storks, Parakeets, Owls, Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Wagtails, Black winged
Kits, Drongos, Chir Pheasants, Kalij Pheasants, Grebes, Grey Lags, Snipes,
Harriers, Ospreys, Minivets, Babblers, Hornbills, falcons and Stone Curlews.
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Nanda Devi National Park
Location : Uttaranchal, in the northern part of India.
Area : 630 sq. kms.
Tourist Attractions : Alpine flora and fauna
Nearest Tourist Destinations : Joshimath, Valley of Flowers, Badrinath, Nanda Devi Peak and Hemkund Sahib.
When to Visit : April to October
About Nanda Devi National Park
The
Nanda Devi National Park is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in
the Himalayas. It is overshadowed by the peak of Nanda Devi, which rises to
over 7,800 m. Nanda Devi National Park was established in the year 1980. The
first men on record to have reached this park, while yet in its pristine form,
were the British Mountaineers Eric Shipton and Bill Tilman. The area had
largely remained untouched till then, except for Tilman's successful attempt
on Nanda Devi in the year 1936. However, since 1950 the increasing number of
treks & climbing expeditions to the area has to some extent affected the
virgin characteristic of this place. Nanda Devi National Park is characterised
by the unique mix of flora and fauna.
Major Attraction in Nanda Devi National Park
The Vegetation
In
total, 312 floral species have been found here of which around 17 are
considered rare. The main vegetation here is of fir, birch, rhododendron, and
juniper. In the inner sanctuary, conditions are drier and near the Nanda Devi
Glacier, the vegetation is almost nil. Starting from Ramani, the vegetation
changes to alpine and the place is dominated by the juniper scrubs, which
gradually leads to the area with grasses, prone mosses, and lichens.
The Animals
Animal population of species like bharal, Himalayan tahr, serow, goral, snow
leopard, Himalayan black bear, brown bear, leopard, common langur, Himalayan
musk deer, and brown beer dominate the park area.
The Birds
There are nearly 80 species of
birds in this area. Warblers, gresbreaks, rose finches and ruby throat are
commonly seen here.
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| Uttranchal | Tourist Places | Pilgrimages | Uttranchal Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventures | Wildlife | Uttranchal Tour | North Cities |
| Nainital | Corbett | Haridwar | Hill Stations |
| Other States |