Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Travel Destination
Tourists also frequent the Har-ki-dun Forest Rest house, known for its location amidst a valley of wildflowers. The forest rest houses of Naitwar, Taluka, and Osla are en-route to Hari-ki-dun and are worthy attractions in their own right.
The wide variety of wildlife animal species that live here includes Himalayan black bears, tahr, serow, monal, snow leopard, brown bears, tragopan, chir, bharal, musk deer, koklas, kaleej pheasants, chukar, the bearded vulture, the black eagle, the gold eagle, Himalayan snowcock and many others.
The Ruinsara catchment has been an important area for high altitude expedition to peaks like block Peak and Banderpunch. Har ki Doon, Ruinsaratal, Deokyara, Kedarkantha, and Bhratsar are important places of attraction for the tourists. Swargarohini, Black peak, and Banderpunch are the important peaks in the area.
Activities in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Watching: Along with animals, there are more than 150 species of birds including the golden eagle, the steppe eagle, and the black eagle, the bearded vulture, the Himalayan snowcock and the Himalayan monal pheasant to name a few. It is a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Trekking: Many popular trek routes including the Har-Ki-Doon commences from the outskirts of the Wildlife Sanctuary. The abundant natural beauty which envelops the national park attracts adventure enthusiasts from all over the world.
History of Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
In the Eighth Five-year Plan, the Government of India set up the 'Snow Leopard Project' to ensure the long-term conservation of the elusive and endangered Snow Leopard. In 1990, a team of experts chose the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary as one of the implementation sites of the project and, subsequently, 472 sq. km within the upper reaches of the sanctuary (the Snow leopard's preferred habitat) were notified as to the Govind National Park. This area is extremely rich in Ayurvedic herbs which are much sought after by Ayurvedic medic practitioners.
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Popular treks
- Sankri - Talika - Osla - Har ki Doon Trek: 38 kms
- Sankri - Talika - Osla - Ruinsara Tal Trek: 40 kms
- Naitwar - Himri - Droni - Rupin Pass - Sangla Trek: 60 kms
- Ruinsara Tal - Yamunotri Trek (High altitude difficult trek): 20 kms
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Travel Information
- Altitude: Between 1,300 to 6,323 m.
- Area: 953 sq km.
Best time to visit: April - June, and September - November
Note: The sanctuary receives heavy rainfall and hence it should be avoided during monsoons.
Entry fees and other charges of Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary charges a minimal amount as entry fee and some additional charges for camera and video cameras. Please contact the park officials for more details as the fees are subject to change and are charged as per the season.
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Information Centre
Wildlife Warden,
Govind Pashu Vihar Sanctuary,
Purola, Uttarkashi.
and
Divisional Forest Officer,
Tons Forest Division,
Purola, Uttarkashi.
What is Govind Wildlife Sanctuary famous for?
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary is famous among tourist as Trekking, Wildlife tours, Expeditions.
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Adventure, Bird Watching, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Trekking, Wildlife Tourism.
