The largest
protected area in Himachal Pradesh, the park is carved out of the
splendid mountain terrain of the Kullu district. Rich coniferous
forests, alpine meadows carpeted with flowers, snow-capped peaks and
glaciers provide a breathtaking panorama.
The
secluded Sainj and Tirthan valleys harbour a variety of animals common
to this area - wild mountain goats like the bharal, goral, and serow,
the brown bear and predators like the leopard and the rarely seen snow
leopard. Varieties of colourful pheasants -monal, khalij cheer, tragopan
and other Himalayan birds are part of its rich avian population.
Trekking through the Park to Rakte Sar, the origin of the Sainj River,
brings in the added pleasure of seeing wildlife in this spectacular
natural environment.
