Govind Pashu vihar
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary or Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
It was established on 1st March 1955. It spreads over an area of 957.969 sq km. with a varying altitude of 1300 mt to 6323 mt. Govind National Park is an intriguing protected area in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The park is considered as one of the most exotic national parks in Garhwal region. The majestic and snow covered mountains like Black peak, Bandar Punch and Swarg Rohini make the landscape breathtaking for all those wildlife enthusiast
The park creates an upper water catchment of River Tons. Tons river is significant tributary of Yamuna River and reaches the upper stretches of Garhwal.
Area (km2) | 958 sq km |
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Country name | India |