- Nanda Devi National Park is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India.
- The park is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas.
- The national park is situated in the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- It is named after the majestic Nanda Devi Peak (7816 m), which is the second highest peaks in India and the highest in Uttarakhand. The Nanda Devi Peak is the centerpiece of the park.
- In 1936, the area around Nanda Devi Peak was declared a game sanctuary by the British colonial government.
- In 1982, the Park was established as Sanjay Gandhi National Park, but was later renamed Nanda Devi National Park.
- In 1988, the park gained additional recognition when it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- In 1988, Nanda Devi National Park, along with the Valley of Flowers National Park, was designated as Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
- Area: The park covers an a total area of approximately 630 square kilometers (240 square miles).
- Hills: This park is is surrounded by several hills and peaks. Here are some notable hills in and around Nanda Devi National Park:
- Nanda Devi Peak
- Devistan I
- Devistan II
- Rishi Kot
- River: Some of the notable rivers in and around the park are:
- Rishi Ganga River
- Dhauli Ganga River
- Alaknanda River
- Flora: Rhododendron, Juniper, Birch, Fir and Spruce, Alpine Flowers etc.
- Fauna: Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Musk Deer, Himalayan Brown Bear, Bharal (Blue Sheep), Himalayan Tahr, Mainland Serow, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan Griffon, Golden Eagles, Himalayan Pit Viper, Himalayan Rock Agama etc.