India Travel  »  Best of India  »  Wilderness  »  Gangotri National Park, Uttarakhand

Gangotri National Park, Uttarakhand

Fast facts - Gangotri National Park is located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was established I the year 1989. The best time to visit Gangotri National Park is during April to October.
Did you know - Alpine scrub is the special feature of this national park.
Must do - Try out various adventurous sports like Jeep Safari, Trekking, Mountaineering, Hiking, River rafting, Paragliding, Hang gliding, Skiing.

Gangotri National Park, Uttarakhand Gangotri National Park is located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Situated in the Uttarkashi District, this national park was established in the year 1989. It spreads for more than 1,553 square kilometers and is marked with distinctive flora and fauna. Being located in the north India, coniferous forest dominates the landscape of the Gangotri National Park, Uttarakhand.

Gangotri National Park, Uttarakhand has the typical ecosystem of the high altitude. Alpine scrub is the special feature of this national park. With its closeness to the mountainous terrain, it is prone to landslides, which results in the irreversible isolation. The landscape is marked by deep gorges, craggy glaciers and high ridges. You can spot this national park at the upper catchment area of the Bhagirathi River.

For all the adventure lovers, Gangotri National Park is the best option. Make sure to visit this national park and spot diverse species of flora and fauna in the wilderness. It is a great experience to see the wild animals amidst their natural habitat. Here, you can find the following wild lives and birds in their natural environment:

  • Snow Leopard
  • Black Bear
  • Brown Bear
  • Musk Deer
  • Blue Sheep or Bharal
  • Himalayan Tahr
  • Himalayan Monal
  • Koklass
  • Himalayan Snowcock
  • Ibex
  • Thar
  • Himalayan Barbet
  • Tiger
  • Serow
  • Pheasants
  • Partridges
  • Doves
  • Pigeons
  • Parakeet
  • Bulbul
The forests of Gangotri National Park, Uttarakhand comprises typical Himalayan moist temperate type vegetation. Rhododendrons are the main attraction of the national park. You can also find chirpine deodar, fir, spruce and oak within the national park.

To satisfy your adventurous mind, you can try out various adventurous sports like Jeep Safari, Trekking, Mountaineering, Hiking, River rafting, Paragliding, Hang gliding, Skiing. The best time to visit Gangotri National Park is during April to October. The nearest main airport is located in Dehradun. If you are coming by train, then get down at the Dehradun rail station.

For the purpose of accommodation, you will find several bungalows and guest houses at Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Bhojwasa and Bhaironghate. Visit this place and spend a vacation of the lifetime.