On July 28, 2010, Khirganga National Park was notified as a national park covering an area of 710 sq. km
North: Lahaul and Spiti district
East: Pin Valley National Park
South: Great Himalayan National Park
West: Tos Nal and Tichu Nal
Parvati Parbat, the park's highest peak at 6,632 meters (21,759 ft), is Himachal Pradesh's second most prominent mountain and one of India's highest, rising over 2,000 meters (6,500 ft).
02. The Parvati River :
The Parvati River, which flows alongside the Kheerganga trekking trail, originates from Mantalai Lake.
03. Diverse Forest:
Subalpine dry scrub, alpBroadleaf ine Moist Pasture, Sub tropical Hill Forest.
04. Animals found in Khirganga NP:
Snow leopards
Himalayan black bear , Himalayan tahr, Musk deer , Barking deer , Yellow-throated marten, Yellow-throated marten
05. Avifauna:
Western tragopan
Other avifauna: Western tragopan, Himalayan monal , Golden eagle, Himalayan griffon , Himalayan bulbul, Koklass pheasant
06. Reptiles:
Himalayan ground skink, Kukri snake, Himalayan pit viper
Trekking in Khirganga National Park:
Kheerganga," this small village is a popular trekking destination located in Parvati Valley, Khirganga NP.
Trekking in Khirganga National Park Route
01. Trekking Tips:
a. Khirganga trek: 14 kilometers long, taking 4-5 hours.
b. Start before 12:00 PM for 4:00-5:00 PM arrival at the top.
c. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
d. Consider early morning start for same-day return.
02. Panoramic Beauty:
This trek is very beautiful and there is no dearth of views here.
03. Kheerganga's Hot Spring Bath :
At the top of Kheerganga, bathe in the natural hot water spring to relieve trek fatigue
04. Camping at Kheerganga:
a. After a hot spring dip, consider camping at Kheerganga.
b. Various accommodations available with amenities like meals, WiFi, and electricity.
b. Limited mobile network coverage in the area.
05. After camping at Kheerganga, return via the Rudra Nag route for a unique experience, passing by the famous Rudra Nag Temple.
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The best time to visit Khirganga NP is from September to November and April to June.
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Khirganga National Park is open daily