National Parks in Himachal Pradesh
List of most important National Parks in Himachal Pradesh. How many national parks are in Himachal Pradesh (HP) ? There are top 5 National Parks are there. Below are the names and small descriptions with top animals of those five national parks in Himachal Pradesh.
What is National Park?
National Parks are basically an area of the countryside protected by the state or the central govt. for the enjoyment of general public or the preservation of wildlife under sec.35. or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66.
Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful state of India with amazing landscape and culture. It is a hilly area where many National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries are there.
We have Update some of great National Parks in Himchal Pradesh. This state is located at northern India. It is is also well known for its trekking, climbing and skiing areas.
TOP 5 National Parks in Himachal PradeshÂ
| Sl No. | Name | Established | District | Area sq km | Famous For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Himalayan National Park | 1984 | Kulu | 760 | blue sheep, snow leopard, Himalayan brown bear |
| 2 | Pin Valley National Park | 1987 | Lahaul & Spiti | 680 | Snow Leopard. |
| 3 | Inderkilla National Park | 2010 | Kullu | 100 | Tiger |
| 4 | Khir ganga National Park | 2010 | Kullu | 720 | Various Animals |
| 5 | Simbalbara National Park | 2010 | Sirmour | 30 | Rhesus Macaque, Leopard, Indian Muntjac |