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Govind National Park :India February 14, 2006

The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary is located between 35*55 and 31*17’30 latitude and 77*47’ 30 and 78*37’ 30 longitude in Purola tehsil of Uttarakashi district of Uttaranchal. Naitwar, the entrance and starting point of the sanctuary is approachable on a metalled all weather road. It is at a distance of 200 kms. From Dehradun. It can also be approached from Delhi by taking a 65 kms. long bifurcation from Naugaon situated on the Delhi Yamunotri state highway. Daily bus service exists between Dehradun and Naitwar.

The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the Uttarkashi district of Uttararanchal, was established on 1st March, 1955. It spreads over an area of 957.969 sq. kms. and the altitude varies from 1300 mts. to 6323 mts. The average annual precipitation.

The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the Uttarkashi district of Uttar Pradesh, was established in 1955. Spread over an area of 957,969 sq. kms., the altitude varies from 1300 mts. to 6323 mts. The entire area of the sanctuary is subjected to light-heavy snowfall. The snow leopard inhabits the inner Himalayas above the altitude of 3500 mts. To improve the protection of this rare animal, the upper reaches of the sanctuary were notified as a National Park which covers an area of 472.08 sq. kms.

Tourists should not cause any damage floral and faunal life. The flora should not be plucked to take back home. You should not kindle any kind of fire; throw lit matches and cigarette buds. Do not throw or leave trash, litter and polyethylene bags in the forest. Firearms and chemicals should not be taken into the forests as they may cause harm to the wildlife and the vegetation. Never play radio and tape recorders as their frequency and voice might disturb, scare or irritate the animals.

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Govind National Park India


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