Great Himalayan National Park

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Label : Top Attraction

Tags : National Park

Timings : 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Time Required : 3-4 hrs

Entry Fee for Great Himalayan National Park : Indian Nationals: INR 50,
Foreign Nationals: INR 200,
Indian Students: INR 30,
Foreign Students: INR 100

Camping Charges : 2 Persons Tent/ per day: INR 100
3 Persons Tent/ per day: INR 150
4 Persons Tent/ per day: INR 200
Above 4 Persons Tent/Day: INR 500
Toilet Tent/Day: INR 100

Best Time to Visit : April to June

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Also Refered As:

Jawaharlal Nehru Great Himalayan National Park

Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu Overview

Great Himalayan National Park located Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh, is home to more than 375 species of fauna, 31 species of mammals and 181 species of birds. The Great Himalayan National Park received the status of a national park in 1999. This beautiful location of the national park becomes all the more attractive due to the Deodar and Oak trees.

The secluded location of the park has made sure that the villages inside the park have a culture of their own. Every village inside has a deity of its own. There are also some fairs organized here during April, May, August, and September. You need to obtain a permit to visit the Great Himalayan National Park. The permits for the core zone of the park can be obtained at the Shamshi head office and the range offices at Ropa in Sainj Valley and Shairopa in Tirthan Valley.

There are different levels of trekking that can be done inside GHNP. Moderate day-long treks to difficult multi-day treks are organized on all the four valleys of the park including Tirthan, Jwar Nala, Parvati and Sainj. It is compulsory for the tourists to seek prior permission from the park officials for treks held on different days.

Must Know Before You Visit Great Himalayan National Park

Tips to Visit : 1. People visiting the Great Himalayan National Park for more than a day are advised to obtain medical insurance covering emergency medical treatments.
2. The trekkers should hire certified guides and porters.
3. Beware of prickly plants and do not disturb the wild animals in the park.
4. Do not litter inside the park.
5. Obtain permission before photographing the tribals and villagers living in the ecozone.
6. Wear modest attire while visiting the park.
7. Smoking is forbidden inside the Great Himalayan National Park.

Great Himalayan National Park Highlights

1. Seasonal Activities

Seasonal Activities
Apart from trekking, there are some other seasonal activities worth enjoying in the park. Bird-watching can be done from April to May and then from October to November; trout fishing can be carried ou (Read More)t from April to June and then from October to December and pheasant watching from October to May. One can also put their tents out in the open and enjoy under the stars from April to June and September to November.

2. Ecozone Activities

Ecozone Activities
Rock climbing, river crossing and abseiling are present in the ecozone of the Great Himalayan National Park which can be enjoyed from March to May and then from September to November. The tourists can (Read More) talk to the villagers and understand their daily routines by helping them out in their chores such as weaving, farming, basket-making and cooking. There are some local fairs organised too wherein one can participate along with the locals. You can also go around, and stroll around the villages, admire the architecture of the houses there made up of wood and all the local material.

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Great Himalayan National Park Reviews

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Rohit Shroff

on Great Himalayan National Park 5 years ago
Great Himalayan National Park with its abundance in both flora and fauna provide with some of the most spectacular views. However, Great Himalayan National Park or GHNP is not necessarily clubbed wit (Read More)h a trip to Manali. Ideally, Great Himalayan National Park will require a few days on its own.