The largest protected area in
Himachal Pradesh, the Park is carved out of the splendid mountain terrain of
the Kullu district.
Rich coniferous
forests, alpine meadows carpeted with flowers, snow-capped peaks and
glaciers provide a breathtaking panorama.
The secluded Sainj and
Tirthan valleys harbor a variety of animals common to this area - wild
mountain goats like the bharal, goral and serow, the brown bear and
predators like the leopard and the rarely seen snow leopard.
Varieties of colourful pheasants - monal, khalij cheer, tragopan and other
Himalayan birds are part of its rich avian population.
Trekking
through the Park to Rakte Sar, the origin of the Sainj River, brings in the
added pleasure of seeing wildlife in this spectacular natural environment.
General Information: Best Time to Visit: April-
June, September- October.
Nearest Town: Kullu (60 Km)
How
to Get Here: Air: Bhuntar (50 Km)
Rail: Via
Aut (30 km short of Kullu)
