Gangotri National Park

Gangotri national park is the one of the biggest national park in india. Gangotri National Park is a national park in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand in India, covering about 2,390 km². Its habitat consists of coniferous forests, alpine meadows and glaciers. Gaumukh at Gangotri glacier, the origin of river Ganga, is located inside the park. Its unique geographic location makes it rich in flora & fauna. Home to several endangered species like bharal or blue sheep, black bear, brown bear, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan snowcock, Himalayan thar, musk deer and snow leopard.

This year I visited this park again. The trek is so relaxing. Till Gaumukh you can trek and enjoy the mesmerising beauty of Himalayas. Entry fee is 150 rupees per head for two days. Please visit this beautiful park in the majestic Himalayas of India. The most beautiful trek path was laid by the Forest department till gaumukh. Please don't throw any garbage in the trek route. Enjoy the spiritual trek and capture the beauty of himalayas. The experience is incredible. Please do this spiritual trek.

Idyllically situated in the natural surroundings of the Grawal Himalaya. The holiest Ganga river source gomukh situated here. And last this place have charming vision of National Park..

Gangotri National Park is a national park located in Uttarkashi District Garhwal range Uttarakhand, India. The size of this national park is about 2,390 square km. It was third largest National park of India.

A trekking trail upto Gaumukh the origin of river Ganges is adventurous and most memorable.

Love Uttarakhand!! Gangotri National Park is a treasure. For me Mt Shivling is so close to my heart and really enjoyed looking at it from Tappvan. Taking a dip on the Gaumukh Glacier was a great experience. It naturally feels divine to be in Uttarakhand. Truely a Dev bhoomi.

One of most pristine stretches of wilderness in the country, Gangotri National Park offers stunning vistas of Himalayan landscape, with lush coniferous forests, meadows and glaciers. High ridges, deep gorges and precipitous cliffs, rocky craggy glaciers and narrow valleys characterise the area. It is most popular for the trek to Gaumukh, the glacial origin of River Ganga, which is located inside the park. Established in 1989, this high-altitude wildlife sanctuary protects indigenous fauna and fauna. Various endangered species like bharal or blue sheep, black bear, brown bear, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan snowcock, Himalayan thar, musk deer and snow leopard are found in the park. It is also a bird-watching zone. Spread over 1,553 sq km, it scales upto an altitude of 7,083 m. Located in the upper catchment of Bhagirathi river in Uttarakashi district, the park forms a continuity between Govind National Park and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gangotri National Park is a national park located in Uttarkashi District Garhwal range Uttarakhand, India. The size of this national park is about 2,390 square km. It was third largest National park of India. The park provides majestic beauty of coniferous forests and grandeur of glacial world combined with lush green meadows. This park is home to the snow leopard, ibex, tahr, Himalayan barbet, serow, pheasants, partridges, doves, pigeons, etc. So far 15 species of mammals and 150 bird species have been documented in the park. This includes some of the rare and charismatic species such as snow leopard, black bear, brown bear, musk deer, blue sheep or bharal, Himalayan tahr, Himalayan monal, Koklass and Himalayan snowcock.

It is the biggest national park in Uttarakhand with rich flora and fauna. It is the corridor of Blue Sheep( Bharal) . It has the rich diversity of various butterflies and birds like himalayan Vulture, Golden Eagle, Blue Whistling Thrush, Himalayan blue tail, Plain fountain finch etc

Gangotri national park is located in garhwal Himalayas uttarkashi district at uttrakhand ... This area is covered all around the highest snow peaks...

The newly formed state of Uttarakhand is renowned for its unique bio-diversity. Due to geographic and climatic diversity in different areas of the state different forest types are found spanning from the Himalayas to the plains of the Terai. Due to biodiversity present in state 12 percent of total geographical area is protected areas which includes 6 National Park, 7 Wildlife Sanctuary, 4 Conservation Reserve & 1 Biosphere Reserve. Uttarakhand is home to rare species of plants and animals, many of which are protected by sanctuaries and reserves. National parks in Uttarakhand include the Corbett National Park (first national park of India) at Ramnagar in Nainital District, and Valley of Flowers National Park and Nanda Devi National Park in Chamoli District, which together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A number of plant species in the valley are internationally threatened, including several that have not been recorded from elsewhere in Uttarakhand. Rajaji National Park in Haridwar Districtand Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary and Gangotri National Park in Uttarkashi District are some other protected areas in the state.

According to scientific studies in the state 102 mammals, 600 of birds, 19 amphibians, 70 reptiles and 124 species of fish are found. In these above mentioned species there are globally endangered species which consists of tiger (Panthera tigers), Asian elephant (Elephus maximus), Guldar (Panthera pardus), Musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster), snow leopard (Panthera uncial), Monal (Lophophorus impejanus) etc.

Biodiversity conservation in protected areas of Uttarakhand is primarily the responsibility of wildlife conservation.

Gangotri National Park is a national park in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand in India, covering about 2,390 km2 (920 sq mi).[1] Its habitat consists of coniferous forests, alpine meadows and glaciers.
In the months from April to October, tourismin the national park is at its peak. The head of railways and airport is Dehradun. The nearest railway station is 210 kilometres while nearest airport is 220 kilometres from the national park. Also Harsil is the nearest town (30 km)

Nice area,anyone going for photographing snow leopards one should go to nelong valley area and sonam area and find them between stone valleys and ridges.

Awesome place where you can get life time experience...

• The Gangotri National Park is located in the upper catchment of Bhagirathi river.
• The park area forms a continuity between Govind National Park and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.
• The Gaumukh glacier, the origin of river Ganges is located inside the park.
• Habitat: coniferous forests, alpine meadows and glaciers.
• Vegetation: chirpine deodar, fir, spruce, oak and rhododendrons.
• Major Fauna: snow leopard, Asian black bear, brown bear, musk deer, blue sheep, Himalayan tahr, etc.

A sight of a campsite to behold...Nandanvan perching at an altitude of 4400 meters stands in Gangotri National park of Uttarakhand.

The water here is coming from Bhagirathi Group of peaks and flows down to meet the Gangotri glacier before coming out of the Gaumukh snout.

Gangotri National Park is famous among tourist as Treks, Valleys, Gaumukh, Tapovan, Expeditions, Adventure, Himalayas, Mountaineering, Peaks. Gangotri National Park is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Bird Watching, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Wildlife Tourism.❣🤍❣

It has a place in my roaming tourist places, however, I find all the adventure places very dear but about Gngotri National Park I had acquired a lot of information during my studies. Gangotri National Park is a national park located in Uttarkashi District Garhwal range Uttarakhand, India. The size of this national park is about 2,390 square km. It was third largest National park of India.
So friends who want to go to the wonderful place, they will definitely come Gangotri National Park.

Gangotri National Park is a national park in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand in India, covering about 2,390 km2 (920 sq mi).[1] Its habitat consists of coniferous forests, alpine meadows and glaciers.

In the months from April to October, tourism in the national park is at its peak. The head of railways and airport is Dehradun. The nearest railway station is 210 kilometres while nearest airport is 220 kilometres from the national park. Also Harsil is the nearest town (30 km).

The Gangotri National Park (GNP) (Long. 78°45’ to 79°02’ East and Lat 30°50’ to 31°12’ North) is located in the upper catchment of Bhagirathi river in the Uttarkashi District of Uttrakhand State, India. The northeastern park boundary is located along the international boundary with China. It falls under the Biogeographical zone – 2A West Himalaya (Rodgers and Panwar, 1988) and covers an areas of 2,390 km². (Fig.1&2), including a considerable stretch of snow-clad mountains and glaciers. The Gaumukh glacier, the origin of river Ganges is located inside the park. The Gangotri, after which the park has been named, is one of the holy shrines of Hindus. The park area forms a viable continuity between Govind National Park and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. High ridges, deep gorges and precipitous cliffs, rocky craggy glaciers and narrow valleys characterize the area. There is a high variation in the elevation gradients from 1,800 to 7,083m, which in turn reflects in the diverse biomes, from subtropical communities to alpine meadows.

Really natural beauty with excellent view. The Gangotri National Park is a hotspot of biodiversity in Himalayan mountain of wide variety of plants and animals with magnificent snow cap peaks. The way to Gangotri to Bhujbasa, the gate if entrance to park is highly secured personal dedicated to Nation, deployed all over the year. The park keep clean from plastic pollution and everyone have to keep in mind for purity of Natural Habits of Himalayan range. The spring is used for drinking water and clean pure water of Gomukh is pure and holy to Hindus. The Chirbasa is located in Midway of Bhujbasa. Snow fall and quick change of weather is obvious in Himalayan footpath.