Khirganga National Park
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| Khirganga National Park | |
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| Location | Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Area | 710 km² |
| Established | 2010 |
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]
