Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area

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Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area: A Biodiversity Haven in the Himalayas

The Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA), inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, is nestled within the western part of the towering Himalayan Mountain range in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Spanning an expansive area of 90,540 hectares, this pristine wilderness is a testament to the breathtaking beauty and ecological importance of the Himalayan front ranges.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

This National Park in the western part of the Himalayan Mountains in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is characterized by high alpine peaks, alpine meadows and riverine forests. The 90,540 ha property includes the upper mountain glacial and snow meltwater sources of several rivers, and the catchments of water supplies that are vital to millions of downstream users. The GHNPCA protects the monsoon-affected forests and alpine meadows of the Himalayan front ranges. It is part of the Himalaya biodiversity hotspot and includes twenty-five forest types along with a rich assemblage of fauna species, several of which are threatened. This gives the site outstanding significance for biodiversity conservation.

Encyclopedia Record: Great Himalayan National Park

The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is a national park in India, located in Banjar sub-division of Kullu in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The park was established in 1984 and is spread over an area of 1171 km2; elevations within the park range between 1500 and 6000 m. The Great Himalayan National Park is a habitat to numerous flora and more than 375 fauna species, including approximately 31 mammals, 181 birds, 3 reptiles, 9 amphibians, 11 annelids, 17 mollusks and 127 insects. They are protected under the strict guidelines of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972; hence any sort of hunting is not permitted.

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