Great Himalayan National park conservation area.
"India World Heritage Sites "
1. Himachal Pradesh...
(I) Great Himalayan National park (GHNP) :
The great Himalayan national park is located in the kullu district of himachal pradesh , India. GHNP was formally declared a National lark in 1999, scattering in near about area of 754.4 sq kms. The great Himalayan National park is a habitat to numerous 350 fauna and more than 800 flora species, including approximately 31 mammals, 180 birds , 3 reptiles, 10 amphibians,12 annelids ,18 mollusks,130 insects. The fauna of the park includes some of the exotic species of animals like snow leopard, blue sheep , Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan taht,musk, deer ,goral and many others. In 1980- 1984 , international team if scientists , under the banner of the himachal wildlife project, surveys kullu districts and recommends creation of GHNP in bannaar area . Himachal government express intention to create great Himalayan National park.
The Great Himalayan National park as a natural site was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list during the session of the 38th world heritage committee in Doha, the state of Qatar, on 23rd June 2014.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the only way to the GHNP is trekking. The trek begins from Gusaini , a small town in tirthan valley, with the gorgeous Tirthan river giving company to the trekkers the trekking route is praiseworthy for the sheer joy that the valleys and mountains provide to the mind. Tourists generally take a taxi to Goshaini from where the trek generally starts. The himalayan eco tourism team organises treks during the month of March , April , May , June and mid-september, October and November are the best time to visit.
Getting great Himalayan National park by flight 🛫
The nearest airport to reach the GHNP is at Bhuntar in Kullu, about 60 km away. Take a flight from Delhi to reach Bhuntar. The closest railhead is Joginder Nagar, near Mandi located about 143 km. Trains from Delhi, and Chandigarh regularly operate towards Joginder Nagar.
By train : The closest railhead is Joginder Nagar, near mandi located about 143 km. Trains from Delhi, and Chandigarh regularly operate towards Joginder Nagar.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the only way to the GHNP is trekking. The trek begins from Gusaini , a small town in tirthan valley, with the gorgeous Tirthan river giving company to the trekkers the trekking route is praiseworthy for the sheer joy that the valleys and mountains provide to the mind. Tourists generally take a taxi to Goshaini from where the trek generally starts. The himalayan eco tourism team organises treks during the month of March , April , May , June and mid-september, October and November are the best time to visit.
Getting great Himalayan National park by flight 🛫
The nearest airport to reach the GHNP is at Bhuntar in Kullu, about 60 km away. Take a flight from Delhi to reach Bhuntar. The closest railhead is Joginder Nagar, near Mandi located about 143 km. Trains from Delhi, and Chandigarh regularly operate towards Joginder Nagar.
By train : The closest railhead is Joginder Nagar, near mandi located about 143 km. Trains from Delhi, and Chandigarh regularly operate towards Joginder Nagar.
By Road : Buses run from Kullu on NH21 via Aut. There is no direct road access to the park after reaching Goshaini or Neuli from Aut. Therefore, take the eastern divergence from Aut on the Kullu-Manali highway and take the road link from Beas River into the banjar valley. Several private buses ply towards from Aut. On reaching Banjar, hire the next bus or taxi towards Tirthan valley.
Best time to visit tirthan valley...
The best time to visit the mesmerising valley of Tirthan is between March & June the spring/summer season. The weather stays pleasantly cool and is apt for exploring flora and fauna, especially the lush green meadows and the apple orchards. The winter season, between November also, December , January and February could be an excellent time to visit the valley, especially for those who are looking for a location that receives snowfall and can handle icy conditions. The monsoon season begins in June/july and last till August. The region gets moderate to heavy rainfall and turns into a beautiful location but is not quite convenient for the explorers as the visibility decreases substantially.
In summer ....
Tirthan Valley experiences summers which is the best time to explore the region. Summers begin in March and last until July. The temperature ranges between 10°C to 25°C keeping the weather pleasant and perfect to escape the scorching heat the rest of the country is bearing. Although it is summer, the valley remains covered with dense vegetation. The meadows with blooms all around and the Apple Orchards are also best explored in the season. It might get windy through so carrying a jacket is advisable. This time around is also perfect for adventure buffs as there are several adventure activities including trekking, hiking, paragliding, camping, horse-riding, fishing, boating and zorbing
Sightseeing of jalori pass .....The untouched and scenic beauty of Jalori
sesosar lake
Pass is best experienced during the months of April, May and June. However, the roads can be quite rough so make sure you're well prepared prior to departure...
In summer ....
Tirthan Valley experiences summers which is the best time to explore the region. Summers begin in March and last until July. The temperature ranges between 10°C to 25°C keeping the weather pleasant and perfect to escape the scorching heat the rest of the country is bearing. Although it is summer, the valley remains covered with dense vegetation. The meadows with blooms all around and the Apple Orchards are also best explored in the season. It might get windy through so carrying a jacket is advisable. This time around is also perfect for adventure buffs as there are several adventure activities including trekking, hiking, paragliding, camping, horse-riding, fishing, boating and zorbing
Sightseeing of jalori pass .....The untouched and scenic beauty of Jalori
sesosar lake
2) kalka - Shimla railway :
A UNESCO World Heritage site ...
Ambala division is the proud custodian of world heritage site kalka shimla railway . The heritage status of kalka shimla railway was awarded on 10th July, 2008 by UNESCO.
Shimla (then spelt Simla) was settled by the British shortly after the first Anglo- Gurkha war and is located at 7,116 feet(2,169m) in the foothills of the Himalaya. By the 1830s, Shimla had already developed as a major base for the British. It became the summer capital of British India in 1864, and also the Headquarters of the British army in India. The Kalka- Shimla Railway was built to connect Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British Raj, with the Indian rail system.
"The Guinness Book of Rail facts & feats" records Kalka Shimla Railways as the greatest narrow gauge engineering in India. It is indeed true, construction of 103 tunnels (102 Existing) aggregating five miles and over 800 bridge in three years, that too in rough and hostile terrain was not an easy task.
The Historic, approximate 114 years old KLK-SML Railway line which was opened for public traffic on 9th Nov.1903, became UNESCO Declared world Heritage Railway line, when it was conferred Heritage status on 10th July 2008 & listed under "Mountain Railways of India".
Route :- Kalka and shimla are located just north of Chandigarh, in India's mountainous northern state of himachal pradesh. The captivating train route connects both places. It runs for 96 kilometers (60 miles) though 20 railway stations, 103 tunnels, 800 bridges, and an incredible 900 curves.
The longest tunnel, which stretches for more than a kilometer, is near the main railway station at Barog. The most spectacular scenery occurs from Barog to Shimla. The train's speed is greatly restricted by the steep gradient that it has to climb, but this allows for plenty of fascinating sightseeing along the way.
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