Inderkilla National Park

National park in Himachal Pradesh, India

Inderkilla National Park is a national park in Himachal Pradesh, India established in 2010.^[1] It covers an area of about 104 square kilometres (40 sq mi).^[2] The national park is located in the Kullu district and 46.1 kilometers away from the Kullu Manali Airport.

Rare mammals live here, such as brown and black bears, leopards and various mountain deer and goats. Over 250 species of birds have been recorded in the park.^[3]

Geography:

Located in the Kullu Valley, Inderkilla National Park features hilly terrain and dense woods, perfect for hiking. It falls within the Trans-Himalayan zone, with the Beas River flowing through it, providing water for wildlife.^[4]

Flora:

The park includes mixed coniferous forests, alpine pastures, and oak forests. Key plants are juniper, rhododendron, spruce, fir, walnut, and maple.

Fauna:

Home to leopards, snow leopards, Himalayan brown bears, Himalayan tahr, and musk deer, the park also hosts endangered species like the Himalayan griffon and rare plants such as Bhojpatara and Artemesia.

References

^ Ashwani Sharma (9 December 2011). "Sanctuaries: Himachal gets a month to finalise draft". The Indian Express.
^ "List of National Parks in Himachal Pradesh – updated". Abhinav Nature Conservation. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
^ Sood, Ankit (29 September 2019). "Heavenly Abode of the Kullu Gods". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
^ "Inderkilla National Park » Naparks". 27 March 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.