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A Trek in Great Himalayan National Park
Trekking Duration  
07 Days of trek
Total Distance   92 Kms
Elevation   Max: 4050 Mts
     
Best Time     May – Mid October
Note:   In the lower areas of the Park, March and April are the best time to spot Pheasants
The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), comprises 754square Kms. There are two wildlife Sanctuaries, Sainj and Tirthan adjacent to the park. This is the most classical trek in the Great Himalayan National Park, which provides ample opportunity to get introduced to the rare Himalayan Flora and Fauna and different terrains, involving Forests, meadows, streams and  glacier. The trek is very popular among the amateur trekker as well as the serious environmentalists and provides An excellent Opportunity for spotting rare Himalayan Birds and mammals.
Fauna
Notable mammals include Serow, Himalayan Thar, Goral, Bharal, Indian Pika, Giant Indian Flying Squirrel, Himalayan Black and Brown Bear, Leopard, Red Fox, Himalayan Palm Civet, Yellow Throated Marten, Musk Deer and Snow Leopard. Over 200 bird species have been recorded in theGreat Himalayan National Park that includes spectacular pheasants such as Cheer Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, Koklass, Khaleej Pheasant and the endangered Western Tragopan. Other birds are Black and Yellow Grosbeak, Rufous Breasted Accentor, White Collared Black Bird, Spotted Nutcracker, Red-billed Chough, Eurasian Hobby, Himalayan Griffon and the Lammergeier.
Flora
The park has extensive forest cover with numerous tree species that include subtropical Chir Pine, Coniferous and mixed deciduous woods of the temperate zone. Green and white oaks mingle with horse chestnut and walnuts amidst tall deodar and blue pines. The forest gradually transforms into smaller sized birches and rhododendrons with occasional grassy patches of the sub-alpine zone. Above this level are alpine meadows, splashed with a great variety of tiny flowers and medicinal herbs. Still higher is the realm of rock, ice and strong winds.
     
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