Explore Pin Valley National Park

Location:

Lahaul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Core Area:

675 square kilometres

Buffer Area:

1150 square kilometres

Notification:

Notified as a National park on 9th January, 1987 as

Geographical coordinates:

Latitude: 31° 6’ 40″ to 32° 2’ 20″ N

Longitude: 77° 4’ 21″ to 78° 6’ 19″ E

Altitude:

1500-5810 meters above sea level (MSL)

Administration:

Forest Department, Himachal Pradesh

Geography:

Pin Valley National Park is part of the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve. In this arid region, rainfall is scarce, mainly occurring as snow or fog,

Climate:

Winters: October to March, the weather is very cold and snowy. Temperatures can drop as low as -20°C to -5°C

Summers: June to September, average temperatures 5°C to 15°C. As the snow melts, the valley transforms with lush greenery and wildflowers blooming.

Flora: 

Over 400 plant species have been found in this area.

Palm Tree

Myricaria Shrubs are eaten by Snow Leopard during crucial winter season.

Fauna: 

The park is famous for the protection is the endangered Snow Leopard, with an estimated population of about twelve.

Things to do: 

01. Explore Kungri Monastery: A Glimpse into Ancient Nyingmapa Buddhism:

Things to do: 

02. Explore Mud Village: The last settlement on the Indo-Tibet Border.

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03. View Spiti-Pin river confluence from Dhankar village

Things to do: 

04. Explore Pin River’s Hanging Bridge near Mikkim Village

Things to do: 

05. Explore the Pin-Bhaba Pass Trek:

Best time to visit: 

April, May, November, and early December for animal sightings.

July & August for those interested in plants and geology.

During winter season (December to March) heavy snowfall occurs in the valley

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