Govind Pashu Vihar National Park

Govind Pashu Vihar National Park is a high-altitude protected area in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, centered around Sankri village in the western Himalayas. Established in 1955 and covering about 958 sq km, it encompasses the Har Ki Dun valley, alpine meadows, glaciers and dense coniferous forests along the Supin and Tons rivers. Notable for snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, and diverse birdlife, it is a major trekking and wildlife destination.

Visitors can expect a remote Himalayan landscape of dense pine, oak and deodar forests, alpine meadows, snow-covered peaks, glaciers and river valleys of the Supin and Tons. The park is accessed via Sankri, the base for treks into Har Ki Dun, Ruinsara Tal and surrounding valleys. Wildlife sightings may include bharal, Himalayan tahr, black and brown bears, and birds such as bearded vulture and Himalayan monal. Facilities are basic with forest rest houses, campsites and guided treks; most exploration is on foot over rugged trails.