Stretched about 967 Sq.Kms. the Kesarnath Sanctuary was established in the year 1972 in the one of the most pious region of Garhwal.Surrounded by the breathtakingly spectacular view of snow covered peaks of the great Himalayan mountain range , rivers , glaciers , valleys and forests it is one of the most site seeing scentuary in this region. Because this sanctuary is located in the Kedarnath region it is a famous and most visited natural place by the tourist of different countries for various reason.
A project funded by WWF was undertaken in this sanctuary in between 1978-1980 on the research of Musk deer.
The variety of wildlife in this sanctuary includes Snow Leopard, Snow Cock, Tahr, musk Spotted Deer, Leopard ,Serow and a number of species of birds.
Sanctuary Profile:-
Stretched Area: 967 Sq. Kms.
Species Found: Snow Leopard, Snow Cock, Tahr, musk Spotted Deer, Leopard ,Serow and a number of species of birds
Best Time To Visit: April to Sep. in every year
Transportation Available
By Air Nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, Distance 252 kms.
By Rail:Nearest railway station is Rishikesh ,Distance235 kms.
By Road:
From Chamoli at a distance of 136 kms.
From Gaurikumd at a distance of 14 kms.
From Guptakashi at a distance of 47 kms.
For More Information about the Kedarnath sanctuary Please contact to:
The Wildlife Warden
Kedarnath Sanctuary
Gopeshwar, District-Chamoli (Uttaranchal)
Or
Deputy Conservator of Forests
Nanda Devi National Park
Joshimath, District-chamoli(Uttaranchal)