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The Great Himalayan National Park in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh was set up in 1984 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. It covers more than 1,100 sq km of the upper Tirthan, Sainj, Jiwa Nal and Parvati valleys, from oak and conifer forest to alpine meadows, glaciers and high peaks. Snow leopards, Himalayan brown bears, blue sheep, Himalayan tahr and the western tragopan live here, along with hundreds of bird species and many medicinal plants.
There are no roads or safaris inside the park. It is explored only on foot, on multi day treks that need a park permit and a registered local guide or porter team. The main approaches are the Tirthan valley from Gushaini near Jibhi, which has its own page, and the Sainj valley via Sai Ropa, where the park runs an interpretation centre. From Manali, the park is a long drive south through Kullu to Aut and Banjar.
- Address: Himachal Pradesh
- How to Reach: Drive from Manali or Kullu south to Aut, then follow the Banjar road into the Tirthan valley or the Larji road into the Sainj valley. Bhuntar airport near Kullu is the nearest airport.
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