Simbalbara National Park UPSC

  • Simbalbara National Park is located in the Paonta Valley of Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
  • It is also known as Col. Sher Jung National Park.
  • It is nestled in the foothills of the Shivalik range.
  • In 1958, it was first created as a wildlife reserve,
  • In 1974, it was designated as a wildlife sanctuary .
  • In 2010, Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary was established as a National Park.
  • It was primarily created to protect the habitat of the Goral.
  • Area: It covers an area of approximately 27.88 square kilometers (10.76 sq mi).
  • Flora: Sal Forests.
  • Fauna: Tiger, Leopard, Goral, Sambhar, Chittal (Spotted Deer), Himalayan Black Bear, Indian Muntjacs, Himalayan Monal, Koklass Pheasant, Indian Rock Python, Indian Monitor Lizard, Fan-throated Lizard etc.
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