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1981
in the
eastern
part of
the cold
desert
of Ladakh
for the
conservation
and protection
of its
unique
flora
and fauna.
It covers
an area
of 600
sq. kms
in the
Markha
and Rumbak
valleys.
The terrain
surrounding
the park
is rocky
and the
thin soil
cover
supports
a poor
vegetative
growth.
Dry alpine
pastures
are present
in sheltered
locations
and the
grass
growth
is relatively
rapid
during
the summer
season
after
the snow
melts
from the
region.
There
are many
U-shaped
valleys,
carved
by the
glacial
actions
that occurred
in the
past.
Rivers
and streams
have laid
a thick
deposit
of sand
along
their
banks.
The general
elevation
of the
parks
exact
location
is over
3,000
meters.
Climate(Hemis
National
Park)
:
The climatic
conditions
vary from
sub-arctic
to arctic.
Rainfall
is low
and the
bulk of
the total
annual
precipitation
is in
the form
of snow.
In winter
the mercury
drops
to far
below
the freezing
point
and this
tract
receives
very heavy
snowfall,
which
remains
on the
ground
for several
months
at a stretch.
Summers
are short
and mild,
while
there
is no
marked
rainy
season.
Wildlife
Attractions(Hemis
National
Park)
:
Dry forests
of juniper,
birch
and fir
are found
in the
region.
Also present
are the
alpine
grasslands
and scrublands.
There
are many
rare and
endangered
animal
species
found
in the
cold desert
area that
are also
found
in the
hemis
national
park,
known
to be
the home
of an
interesting
assemblage
of cold
desert
fauna.
Amongst
these
are the
snow leopard,
Tibetan
wild or
kiang,
ibex,
serow
and Tibetan
antelope.
Amongst
the avi
fauna
population
found
in the
hemis
national
park are
the snow,
snow partridge
and golden
oriole.
Access
(Hemis
National
Park)
:
By Air:
Nearest
airport
is situated
in Srinagar.
By Rail:
The nearest
railway
station
is Jammu-Tawi.
By Road:
Leh is
well connected
with all
the major
cities
within
the state
and there
are buses,
which
ply from
Leh towards
the hemis
national
park.
Accommodation
(Hemis
National
Park)
:
Check
in at
any of
the hotels
or tourist
lodges
or guesthouses
available
at Leh.
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