The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP)
Surrounded on three sides by towering Himalayan Mountains, the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) hosts some of the densest population of Himalayan wildlife species. The fauna of the park includes some of the most exotic species of animals like snow leopard, blue sheep, Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan tahr, musk deer, goral and many others. The Great Himalayan National Park boasts of over 375 fauna species, including 31 species of mammals and 181 species of birds. Variety of birds found in GHNP includes golden eagles, Himalayan griffon vultures, lammergeyers, raptors, etc. It is also home to the endangered species of western tragopan and over 50 species of migratory birds. The flora of the national park includes trees, shrubs, herbs and medicinal plants. Rare species of spurge, buckthorn, yew, valerians, leycesteria, balsams, are found here. UNESCO World Heritage Site GHNP was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2014, in recognition of its outstanding