Khirganga National Park UPSC

  • Khirganga National Park is located in the Parvati Valley of the Kullu district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.
  • It is flanked by Great Himalayan National Park and Pin Valley National Park.
  • In 2010, it was established as a national park.
  • Area: It covers an area of 710 square kilometers (274.133 square mile).
  • Elevation: The national park is situated at a height of around 5,500 meters.
  • River: The Parvati River flows through the park.
  • Hot Springs: Khirganga National Park is well-known for its natural hot springs. The hot springs are located near the village of Khirganga, after which the national park is named. These springs are believed to have therapeutic properties.
  • Flora: Coniferous Trees (Deodar, Blue Pine, and Silver Fir), Broad-Leaved Trees (Oak, Maple, and Horse Chestnut), Rhododendron, Alpine Flora etc.
  • Fauna: Snow Leopard, Himalayan Brown Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Ibex, Bharal (Blue Sheep), Himalayan Tahr, Musk Deer, Himalayan Monal, Western Tragopan, Himalayan Griffon , Himalayan Woodpecker, Himalayan Pit Viper, Himalayan Rock Agama etc.
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