Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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 Interactive map of Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh |
| Nearest city | Rampur |
| Area | 503 km2 (194 sq mi) |
| Established | 1982 |
Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was established in 1982 and covers an area of about 503 km2 in the upper catchment of the Bhaba Valley. The sanctuary is situated between elevations of 1,200 to 1600 metres and forms a significant part of the western Himalayas.[1]
The vegetation ranges from temperate coniferous forests to alpine meadows. It is home to species such as the Himalayan tahr, musk deer, serow, brown bear, snow leopard, and various pheasants including the Himalayan monal.[2][3]
The sanctuary also acts as a corridor linking the Great Himalayan National Park with the Pin Valley National Park, enhancing regional biodiversity conservation.[4]
