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Explore Khirganga National Park: Trekking and Bathing in Hot Springs at Kheerganga

Khirganga National Park:

On July 28, 2010, Khirganga National Park was notified as a national park covering an area of 710 sq. km

Kullu District,  HImachal Pradesh

Khirganga National Park

Located: Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Longitude: 77° 37' 31" East

Altitude: 1500-5810 MSL

Latitude: 32° 2' 18" North

Khirganga National Park Boundary:

North: Lahaul and Spiti district

East: Pin Valley National Park

South: Great Himalayan National Park

West: Tos Nal and Tichu Nal

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Geography:

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).

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02. The Parvati River :

The Parvati River, which flows alongside the Kheerganga trekking trail, originates from Mantalai Lake.

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03. Diverse Forest:

Subalpine dry scrub, alpBroadleaf ine Moist Pasture, Sub tropical  Hill Forest.

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04. Animals found in Khirganga NP:

Snow leopards

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Himalayan black bear , Himalayan tahr, Musk deer , Barking deer , Yellow-throated marten, Yellow-throated marten

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05. Avifauna:

Western tragopan

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Other avifauna: Western tragopan, Himalayan monal , Golden eagle, Himalayan griffon , Himalayan bulbul, Koklass pheasant

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06. Reptiles:

Himalayan ground skink, Kukri snake, Himalayan pit viper

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Trekking in Khirganga National Park:

Kheerganga," this small village is a popular trekking destination located in Parvati Valley, Khirganga NP.

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Trekking in Khirganga National Park Route

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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.

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02. Panoramic Beauty:

This trek is very beautiful and there is no dearth of views here.

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03. Kheerganga's Hot Spring Bath :

At the top of Kheerganga, bathe in the natural hot water spring to relieve trek fatigue

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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.

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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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Best Time to Visit 

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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

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