Corbett
National Park,
Uttaranchal
The Corbett
National Park,
where Project
Tiger was
launched in
1973, is regarded
as India's
finest national
park and its
major attractions
are the Tiger,
Indian Elephant
and Leopard.Corbett
national park
is drained
by the Ramganga
river, the
dam at Kalagarh
forming a
huge lake
to the west
of the national
park. The
park is essentially
a large low
valley.
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Valley
of Flowers
National Park
The world
famous Valley
of Flowers
is situated
in the upper
expan- sions
of Bhyundar
Ganga in the
far int- erior
of Garhwal
Himalayas.
The valley
is spread
over an area
of 87.5 Sq.
Kms. And is
3,250 mt to
6,750 mt.
Above the
mean sea level.
The rich references
of this colouful
and eye catching
Valley, are
found in the
animals of
Indian History
and literature
like that
of Ramayana
and Mahabharat.
The rich references
of this colouful
and eye catching
Valley, are
found in the
animals of
Indian History
and literature
like that
of Ramayana
and Mahabharat.
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of Flowers
National Park,
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Rajaji
National Park,
Uttaranchal
Rajaji National
Park is distinct
for its pristine
scenic beauty
and rich biodiversity.
A paradise
for nature
lovers and
wildlife enthusiasts.
The wildlife
of the park
is blessed
with elephants,
tigers, leopards,
deer and ghorals
as its best
known life
forms.
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National Park,
Uttaranchal..
Nandadevi
National Park,
Uttaranchal
The Sanctuary
has been converted
to a National
Park and temporarily
closed for
visitors on
environmental
considerations.
It has an
average altitude
exceeding
4500 mts.
and is surrounded
by as many
as seventy
lofty peaks,
the Nandadevi
(7817 mts.)
being the
highest. It
is in the
form of cup
with lush
green meadows,
chuting white
waterfalls,
and rich wild
flora and
fauna.
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National Park,
Uttaranchal..
Govind
National Park
The Govind
Wildlife Sanctuary,
situated in
the Uttarkashi
district of
Uttararanchal,
was established
on 1st March,
1955. It spreads
over an area
of 957.969
sq. kms. and
the altitude
varies from
1300 mts.
to 6323 mts.
The average
annual precipitation
varies from
1000 to 1500
mm., most
of which occurs
as monsoon
rains (July
to Sept.).
The entire
area of the
sanctuary
is subjected
to light to
heavy snowfall.
The sanctuary
forms the
upper catchment
of the Tons
river, which
is the most
important
tributory
of River Yamuna
in its upper
reaches. Thus
the area has
a significant
value as a
major watershed
for River
Yamuna, which
is a very
important
river for
the Indo Gangetic
plains.
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National Park,
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