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  • National Park
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site

Great Himalayan National Park

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A UNESCO World Heritage western-Himalayan park of forests, meadows and glaciers, a stronghold of the western tragopan and Himalayan tahr.

Why this place matters

UNESCO World Heritage western Himalayan park preserving a near-intact altitudinal sequence from riverine forests to alpine meadows and glaciers, with globally important populations of western tragopan, Himalayan tahr and other endemics.

The wildlife

  • Western TragopanVUVulnerable

    Globally threatened pheasant and flagship bird of the park's temperate forests.

  • Himalayan Tahr

    Mountain ungulate of rocky slopes and cliffs.

  • Snow LeopardVUVulnerable

    Elusive apex predator in the high alpine zones.

The wider field list, with current IUCN Red List status.

Mammals

Birds

Reptiles

  • Pit viper

209+ bird species recorded. Notable birds include Western Tragopan, Himalayan Monal and Cheer Pheasant. Reptiles include Himalayan Pit Vipers.

Plan your visit

Spring and early summer feature rhododendron blooms and active pheasants; autumn offers crisp views and stable weather for high-altitude trekking.

Zones
Tirthan Valley, Sainj Valley and Jiwa Nal Valley
Safari
multi-day trekking; no vehicle safaris inside the core
Typical sightings
Forest and river landscapes, distant ungulates on slopes, pheasants along forest trails, wide alpine vistas.
Light and terrain
Valley bottoms can be shaded while ridges receive strong light; early and late light over ridges creates dramatic mountain silhouettes.
Hides
Occasional natural blinds near clearings; no formal tourist hides.
Good to know
Permits and registered guides required for core-zone treks; camping restricted to designated sites.