Govind National Park UPSC

  • Govind Pashu Vihar National Park is located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.
  • The park is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas.
  • It is bordered by the Tons River in the west, the Yamuna River in the east, and Himachal Pradesh in the north.
  • In 1955, the park was established as a Wildlife Sanctuary and named Govind Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • In 1990, it was declared as a National Park.
  • It is named after a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician Govind Ballabh Pant.
  • Area: Park covers an approximate area of 958 km2 (370 sq mi).
  • Hills: It is surrounded by several prominent peaks of the Himalayan range includes:
    • Swargarohini
    • Black Peak
    • Bandarpunch
  • Valley: The park encompasses following valleys within its boundaries.
    • Tons Valley
    • Har Ki Dun Valley
  • River: The Tons River flows through Govind Pashu Vihar National Park.
  • Lake: Ruinsara Lake is located within the boundaries of the park.
  • Flora: Oak, Himalayan oak, Banj oak, Himalayan maple, Indian maple, Walnut, Horse Chestnut, Hazel, Rhododendron, Deodar, Blue pine, Spruce, Alpine Flowers etc.
  • Fauna: Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Brown Bear, Himalayan Tahr, Serow, Musk Deer, Bharal, Himalayan Field Rat, Sikkim Mountain Vole, Steppe Eagle, Himalayan Snowcock, Himalayan Monal Pheasant, Common Indian Monitor, Himalayan Pit Viper etc.
  • The park is one of the remaining strongholds in the Himalayan bearded vulture.
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