Wild Life

Kedarnath Sanctuary

In the land of gods Garhwal, lies the sprawling 967 sq. kms. Kedarnath Sanctuary, established in the year 1972. Garhwal Himalayas offer a breathtakingly spectacular view of snow-clad mountains, valleys and forests. The Garhwal Himalayas also houses the Char Dhams, namely, Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. In the wilderness of this sanctuary animals like snow leopard, snow cock, tahr, musk deer, leopard and serow can be seen along with many species of birds To study the details of the musk deer, a project funded by WWF was undertaken between 1978-1980.

General Information

Area: 967 sq. kms.

How to Reach

Rail    :  The nearest railhead at Rishikesh, 235kms.

Air     :  Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 252kms.

Road : The road to Kedarnath diverts from Rudraprayag and goes alongi Mandakini valley. The road distances from Kedamath are: Rambara 7 kms. (Trek) Gaunkund 14 (Trek) Sonprayag 19 kms, Guptakashi 47 kms., Kund 56 kms., Tilwara 84 kms., Rudraprayag 93 kms., Chopta o 87 kms., Mandalll3 kms. and Chamoli 136 kms. Ponies, dandis and porters are available at Gaurikund, the starting point of the 14 kms. trek to Kedamath. Gaurikund is connected by direct bus services to 'Rishikesh, Haridwar, Rudraprayag and Ukhimath.

Accommodation

• UP Govt. Tourist Accommodation on Tourist Lodge Guptkashi Tourist Lodge Ukhimath Log Huts, DeoriaTal
  
• PWD Inspection House, Mandal
  
• PWD Inspection House, Dogatbhita
  
• PWD InspectionHouse. Guptkashi
  
• PWD Inspection House, Gaurikund
  
• PWD Inspection House, Phata

For Reservations Contact

Wildlife Warden, Kedamath Sanctuary, Gopeshwar, Distt. Chamoli.
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Nanda Devi National Park, Joshimath, Distt. Chamoli.

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