Wildlife in Himachal Pradesh

Known by different names like adobe of the snow, state of the hill stations, etc., Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful states in the Northern Part of India. In fact, the state is known as the finest place for honeymooners and nature lovers, but it also has something more for others as well. Wildlife in Himachal Pradesh, for instance, is also globally renowned and the presence of a number of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks along with tiger reserves witness the popularity of wildlife in Himachal Pradesh.

It will not be wrong to say that varied topography, climate and lush green forest ranges along with eye-catching landscapes and wilderness make it an ideal place for wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. According to the records of Himachal Tourism and forest department, there are 32 wildlife sanctuaries, 2 national park and a number of small jungles in the state that have been witnessing them natural habitant of endangered species to very dangerous wild animals, mammals, reptiles and birds. Himachal Pradesh is also known for rich Flora and Fauna as more than 68 percent of the entire area is full of greenery and forests.

And at the same time, the heavy planting of Oak, Deodar, Blue Pine, Sheesham, Fir, Spruce Birch and Adlers. While the mountain ranges add more spice in making them more attractive and perfect for animals and birds. Tourists, especially wildlife lovers and nature tour enthusiasts prefer to explore the wildlife in Himachal Pradesh. In fact, the close proximity of hill stations makes them perfect place to explore during your Himachal Pradesh tours. In fact the best time to explore wildlife in Himachal Pradesh is round the year, but March to May is considered as the best time to explore the rich flora and fauna of the state of Himachal Pradesh.

During your wildlife tour in Himchal Pradesh, you will find a number of species of animals and birds like leapards, tigers, lions, deer, rare snow leopard, musk deer, monal, bear and the list goes on.

Chail Wildlife Sanctuary	Himalayan National Park	Manali Wildlife Sanctuary	Pong Lake Sanctuary
Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary