Pin Valley National Park - H.P - पिन घाटी राष्ट्रीय उद्यान (हिमचल प्रदेश)
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The vegetation is sparse and cold desert type prominent shrubs are wild rose, hipochea, ephedra etc. The main species of animals in this park are snow leopard, snow wolf, Himalayan brown fox, ibex, Bharal, Himalayan blue sheep, Red Indian Fox, mouse hare and marmots, porcupine, weasels, lizards and rare species like the wooly hare, Tibetan gazelle etc. Prominent birds are Himalayan snow cock, chakar partridge, hill pigeon, yellow and red bill chough, coots, teals and pen tails.
The wildness and remoteness of the rough terrain makes the area difficult to access for commoners. Foreign tourists are not allowed. Even Indian tourists are required to obtain a permit for entry from Deputy Commissioner, Shimla or Sub Divisional Magistrate, Rampur.
Declared a National Park in 1987, Pin Valley is located in the cold desert region of the Spiti valley. With its snow laden unexplored higher reaches and slopes, the Park forms a natural habitat for a number of endangered animals including the Snow Leopard and Siberian Ibex. Spreading south of Dhankar in the Spiti district near the Tibetan border, the Park marks the Lahaul and Spiti divisions of the State. The elevation of the Park ranges from about 3,500 mts near Ka Dogri to more than 6,000 mts at its highest point.
Because of its high altitude and extreme temperatures, the vegetation in thearea is scant and mostly dominated by alpine trees, patches of Himalayan cedar and smatterings of several medicinal plants. In summer, flowers decorate the valley with startling hues. Along with animals, rare birds like the Himalayan Snowcock, Chukor, Snow Partridge and the Tibet Snow Finch also flourish in the area.
Steeped in history, the influence of Tibetan culture is prevalent in the surrounding areas of the Park, visible in the Buddhist lamas, shrines, monasteries and culture of its residents.
Tucked in between the snow laden higher reaches and scree slopes covered with scanty tufted vegetation, Pin Valley National Park forms the natural habitat of a number of endangered animals including Himalayan Ibex, Snow Leopard, Bharal, Wooly Hare, Tibetan Wolf, and Snow Cock.
Snow leopardSpread over an area of 675sq.km, this park is located in the Pin valley of the Spiti region of Lahaul and Spiti district. It was declared a National Park on 9th January 1987. The area has a mountainous track with elevation from 3,700 to 6,600mts from the mean sea level. The park is perpetually covered with snow above 5,000mts.
Wildlife Warden, Talland,Shimla-1
Divisional Forest Officer,
Wildlife Division, Sarahan
Assistant Conservator of Forest Wildlife
Kaza
Range Officer Wildlife Tabo
Location: Pin Valley, Spiti in Himachal Pradesh
Area covered: 675 Sq. km
Nearest town: Kaza
Best time to visit: March to June & September to October
Attractions : Rare species like Snow leopards, wooly hare, Tibetan gazelle
The wildness and remoteness of the rough terrain makes the area difficult to access for commoners. Foreign tourists are not allowed. Even Indian tourists are required to obtain a permit for entry from Deputy Commissioner, Shimla or Sub Divisional Magistrate, Rampur.
Declared a National Park in 1987, Pin Valley is located in the cold desert region of the Spiti valley. With its snow laden unexplored higher reaches and slopes, the Park forms a natural habitat for a number of endangered animals including the Snow Leopard and Siberian Ibex. Spreading south of Dhankar in the Spiti district near the Tibetan border, the Park marks the Lahaul and Spiti divisions of the State. The elevation of the Park ranges from about 3,500 mts near Ka Dogri to more than 6,000 mts at its highest point.
Because of its high altitude and extreme temperatures, the vegetation in thearea is scant and mostly dominated by alpine trees, patches of Himalayan cedar and smatterings of several medicinal plants. In summer, flowers decorate the valley with startling hues. Along with animals, rare birds like the Himalayan Snowcock, Chukor, Snow Partridge and the Tibet Snow Finch also flourish in the area.
Steeped in history, the influence of Tibetan culture is prevalent in the surrounding areas of the Park, visible in the Buddhist lamas, shrines, monasteries and culture of its residents.
Tucked in between the snow laden higher reaches and scree slopes covered with scanty tufted vegetation, Pin Valley National Park forms the natural habitat of a number of endangered animals including Himalayan Ibex, Snow Leopard, Bharal, Wooly Hare, Tibetan Wolf, and Snow Cock.
Snow leopardSpread over an area of 675sq.km, this park is located in the Pin valley of the Spiti region of Lahaul and Spiti district. It was declared a National Park on 9th January 1987. The area has a mountainous track with elevation from 3,700 to 6,600mts from the mean sea level. The park is perpetually covered with snow above 5,000mts.
Wildlife Information
Siberian Ibex, Snow Leopard, Bharal, Wooly Hare, Tibetan Wolf, Red Fox and Snow Cock among others. Bird species include the Himalayan Snowcock, Chukor, Snow Partridge and the Tibet Snow Finch, Kestrels, Bearded Vulture and Golden Eagle, among others. Best time to visit: Heavy snowfall makes it risky to visit the Park from late December to March. The summer season lasts from late May to September. July to October is when the Park is accessible with the month of August being the best time to visit.How to Reach
The Park can be approached only on foot from the nearest road terminus at Mikkim. One route to Pin Valley is via Manali, Rohtang Pass and Kumzum La, while another is more commonly used via Shimla, Tapri and Kaza.Air
Nearest airport is Shimla at a distance of 375kmRail
Nearest rail head is Shimla at a distance of 375kmRoad
Manali is well connected by road from all parts of the country. From Manali one can take a bus to Lahaul -Spiti through National Highway 21 depending upon the opening and closing of Rohtang pass, the gateway to the valley. One can also approach from Shimla via the Spiti valley and from Zanskar and Ladakh over the Shingo-La and Baralacha-La passes. The Shingo-La gives access to Lahaul from Zanskar while the Baralacha-La is on the Leh-Manali road and provides access to Lahaul from Ladakh.Places to stay
Nearby Kaza town has a variety of facilities for stay. Some of the hotels in Kaza include Milarepa's Guest House, Hotel Sharma, Hotel City and Ladakhi Hotel. At Keylong, a Tourist Bungalow is run by HTPDC, other hotels in Keylong are Geypa Hotel, Hotel Gang Steng, Hotel Snowland etc.Contacts
Additional CCF and Chief,Wildlife Warden, Talland,Shimla-1
Divisional Forest Officer,
Wildlife Division, Sarahan
Assistant Conservator of Forest Wildlife
Kaza
Range Officer Wildlife Tabo
General Information
Place: Lahaul & Spiti District, Himachal PradeshLocation: Pin Valley, Spiti in Himachal Pradesh
Area covered: 675 Sq. km
Nearest town: Kaza
Best time to visit: March to June & September to October
Attractions : Rare species like Snow leopards, wooly hare, Tibetan gazelle
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