Wild Life

Govind Wildlife Sanctuary

In the beautiful & captivating environs of the Uttarkashi district is Govind Wildlife Sanctuary. The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary established in 1955, covering an area of 953 sq. kms. includes mountains like Swarg Rohini, Black Peak and Bandarpunch. Apart from the Sanctuary, the place is a popular tourist destination, mainly because of the beauty of its snow-clad peaks and glaciers. 

Attracting many trekkers and famous for its lush green beauty is Hari- ki-Dun. The wide variety of animal species that lives here includes Himalayan black bears, tahr, serow, monal, snow leopard, brown bears trogopan, chir, bharal, musk deer, koklas kaleej pheasants and chukor.

General information

Area        : 953 sq. km.

Altitude  : Between 1,300 mt. and 6,315 mt.

How to Reach

Air     : The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 231kms.

Road : Accessible by road via Rishikesh-Uttarkashi or via  Mussoorie - Purola - Saur. Bus services aire available from Uttarkashi, Barkot, Dehradun, Naitwar to Saur-Sankri.

Rail   : The nearest railhead is Dehradun, 207 kms.

Accotuniodation

• Forest Rest House, Naitwar
• Forest Rest House, & Tourist Rest House, Taluka
• Forest Rest House, & Tourist Rest House, Osia
• Forest Rest House, & Tourist Rest House, Har-ki-Dun
• Forest Rest House, Jakhol

For Reservation Contact

• Wildlife Warden, Govind Pasha Vihar, Sanctuary, Purola, Uttarkashi.
  
• Divisional Forest Officer, Tons Forest Division, Purola, Uttarkashi.

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