Gopalpur Nature Park

Gopalpur Nature Park, also known as Dhauladhar Nature Park or Gopalpur Zoo, is a zoological park located in Gopalpur village near Palampur in Kangra district. Inaugurated on April 23, 1992, the park spans approximately 30 acres and is surrounded by the Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayas. It houses various Himalayan wildlife species including Asiatic lions, leopards, Himalayan black bears, sambar deer, barking deer, and diverse bird species such as monals and pheasants.

Visitors can expect to see various Himalayan wildlife species in enclosures within a scenic mountain setting. The park features dense vegetation including maple trees, horse chestnut trees, bamboo, and mixed deciduous forest. Visitors can walk through the park viewing animals such as Asiatic lions, leopards, Himalayan black bears, sambar deer, barking deer, goral, wild boars, and numerous bird species including peacocks, pheasants, and eagles. The park offers views of the Dhauladhar mountain range and provides an educational experience about Himalayan fauna.

The Dhauladhar Nature Park was inaugurated on April 23, 1992. It serves as a center for wildlife conservation and education in the Kangra district.