Wildlifeof India
Wildlife in Great Himalayan National Park
Himachal Pradesh
A UNESCO World Heritage site of steep, forested valleys and alpine meadows in the western Himalaya, reached only on foot. It is known for its pheasants, including the rare western tragopan and cheer pheasant, and for Himalayan tahr, goral and musk deer.
Highlights
- Trekking-only access: several days on foot
- Western tragopan, monal, koklass and cheer pheasants
- Himalayan tahr and goral on the cliffs
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Great Himalayan National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Great Himalayan National Park include Western Tragopan, Himalayan Monal, Cheer Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Himalayan Tahr, Himalayan Goral, Himalayan Musk-deer and Asian Black Bear. Highlights: Trekking-only access: several days on foot.
- Where is Great Himalayan National Park?
- Great Himalayan National Park is in Himachal Pradesh, India (about 31.75°, 77.55°).
- What are the highlights of Great Himalayan National Park?
- Trekking-only access: several days on foot, Western tragopan, monal, koklass and cheer pheasants and Himalayan tahr and goral on the cliffs.