Gangotri National Park UPSC

  • Gangotri National Park is located in the Uttarkashi district of the state of Uttarakhand in northern India.
  • It is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas.
  • The park is situated in the upper catchment of Bhagirathi River.
  • The park is named after the Gangotri glacier, one of the primary sources of the holy River Ganges. It is located in the park boundaries.
  • One of the most popular attractions within the park is the Gangotri Temple. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga.
  • In 1989, it was established as a national park.
  • Area: It covers an area of about 2,390 square kilometers (920 square miles).
  • Hills: Some notable hills and peaks in the vicinity of the park:
    • Shivling
    • Thalay Sagar
    • Bhagirathi Group of Peaks
    • Meru
  • River: Bhagirathi River flow through the park.
  • Lake: Some of the notable lakes within or near the park:
    • Kedartal
    • Gaumukh Tal
    • Vasuki Tal
  • Valley: Nelong Valley is a part of the the park and holds an important strategic location.
  • Gartang Gali is located in the picturesque Nelong Valley near the Indo-China border.
  • Flora: Alpine Meadows, Coniferous Forests (deodar cedar, blue pine, and silver fir), Rhododendrons, Birch and Willow Trees, etc.
  • Fauna: Snow leopard, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Himalayan Tahr, Musk Deer, Bharal (Blue Sheep), Ibex, Himalayan Barbet, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan Snowcock, Himalayan Pit Viper, Himalayan Ground Skink etc.
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