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675 sq km cold-desert national park south of Dhankar in Spiti; snow leopard, ibex and bharal habitat.
Pin Valley National Park lies in the Spiti side of Lahaul-Spiti, stretching into Kinnaur's Bhaba valley, within the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve. Elevations range from about 3,500 m to over 6,000 m. Wildlife includes snow leopard, Siberian ibex, bharal, red fox and Himalayan snowcock. Kaza is the nearest town.
UNESCO World Heritage national park in Kullu (Tirthan, Sainj, Jiwa Nal, Parvati catchments); entry by permit.
sanctuary located in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh, India
Side valley ~13 km from Manali known for skiing in winter and paragliding, zorbing, ATVs and a ropeway in summer.
wildlife sanctuary and holy place in Himachal Pradesh, India
Animal sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Lake at ~2,730 m near Mandi with a floating island and a pagoda-style temple to Rishi Prashar; Saranauhali fair in June.
Last village of the Parvati valley at ~2,400 m, about an hour's walk above Barshaini; guesthouses and orchards.
Riverside village at ~1,835 m on the Uhl river, known for trout farming and as gateway to Nargu sanctuary.