Wild Life

Nanda Devi National Park

Spread over an area of 630 sq. kms., just next to the Nanda Devi peak (which is the second highest mountain in India - 7816 mts.), is the Nanda Devi National Park. It was established in 1980. The first men on record to have reached this Sanctuary, while yet in its pristine form, were the British mountaineers Eric Shipton and Bill Tilman. The area had largely remained undisturbed till then, except for Tilman's successful attempt on Nanda Devi in 1936. 

However, from 1950 onwards the increasing number of treks & climbing expeditions to the area has somewhat affected the virgin character of this place. A unique mix of flora and fauna is characteristic of this park. The fauna inicudes the brown and Himalayan black bears. Himalayan tahr, snow leopards, serow, and chir pheasants. 

General Information

Area : 630 sq. kms. 
Altitude : between 2,400 mt. and 6,817 mt.

How to Reach Road

Nearest roadhead is Lata, 30 kms. from Joshimath which is also connected by bus services. Joshimath is linked by road to Rishikesh and other centres in the region. 
Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 315 kms. 

Accommodation

Nearest accommodation is available at Joshimath. 

For assistance contact

Deputy Conservator of Forests, Nanda Devi National Park, Joshimath, Distt. Chamoli.
 

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