- Great Himalayan National Park is large with an area of 754 sq. km. and has the representative area of temperate and alpine forests of Himachal.
- It has some the virgin coniferous forests of the State.
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| Great Himalayan National Park |
- Vast areas of alpine pastures and glaciers cap this park.
- This area has many important wildlife species of Western Himalayas, like Musk deer, Brown bear, Goral, Thar, Leopard, Snow leopard, Bharal, Serow, Monal, Kalij, Koklas, Cheer, Tragopan, Snow cock etc.
- Trekking of Rakti-Sar, origin of Sainj river and camping in alpine pastures is unforgettable. Similar is the trekking route to Tirath the origin of Tirthan river.
- Visitors can contact Director, Great Himalayan National Park at Shamshi or Range Officer wildlife at Sainj or Range Officer Wild Life at Sai Ropa (Banjar) for assistance and guidance.
- Camping equipment and guides are provided by the Forests Department.