Himachal Pradesh

Great Himalayan National Park

Home to several flora and about 375 fauna species, the Great Himalayan National Park is undoubtedly a Mecca for nature and wildlife lovers. Also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Great Himalayan National Park, the park has nearly 3 reptiles, 9 amphibians, 17 mollusks, 31 mammals, 181 birds and 127 insects. Unfolded in about 765 sq.km. the National Park has deciduous broadleaved forests of oak and bamboo. A protected habitat for an array of animals and birds (including endangered species), the National Park offers an amazing view of musk deer, brown bears, Ibex, Himalayan Tahr, black bears and rare species of snow leopard. Other than the National Park, tourist can enjoy the nearby attractions viz. Mandi, Mata Kuan Rani Temple, Manikaran, Naggar and Murlidhar Mandir etc.