Khirganga National Park

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LocationKullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Area710 km²
Established2010
Khirganga National Park
Map showing the location of Khirganga National Park
Map showing the location of Khirganga National Park
Map showing the location of Khirganga National Park
Map showing the location of Khirganga National Park
Interactive map of Khirganga National Park
LocationKullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Area710 km²
Established2010

Khirganga National Park is a national park in Himachal Pradesh, India, established in 2010.

Located in Kullu, the park covers an area of about 710 km2 (270 sq mi).[1][2] The park is located at an altitude of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).[3]

Located in the central Himalayas, parts of Khirganga National Park reach 5,500 m (18,000 ft), with Parvati Parbat, 6,632 m (21,759 ft), as the highest peak. The park, prone to landslides and earthquakes, serves as a crucial watershed for the Parvati River.[4]

Flora

The park features sub-tropical forests (oak, maple) at lower elevations, coniferous forests (pine, deodar) at higher altitudes, and alpine meadows above the tree line.

Fauna

Avifauna

References

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