Great Himalayan National Park
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kullu district, protecting high mountain forests, alpine meadows and glaciers, home to the western tragopan and the Himalayan musk deer.
National parkKullu districtBest time to visit: April to June and September to NovemberUNESCO heritage 2014
Highlights
- Treks through the Tirthan and Sainj valleys
- Birds such as the western tragopan and the Himalayan monal
- Mammals such as the Himalayan tahr, goral, musk deer and snow leopard at higher reaches
Significance
The Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2014 for its rich biodiversity in the western Himalaya.