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UNESCO World Heritage national park in Kullu (Tirthan, Sainj, Jiwa Nal, Parvati catchments); entry by permit.
GHNP Conservation Area covers about 90,540 ha of the western Himalaya, with elevations from below 2,000 m to over 6,000 m, plus Sainj and Tirthan wildlife sanctuaries. It protects species such as Western Tragopan and musk deer. Entry to the core needs a permit from the head office at Shamshi or range offices at Shairopa (Tirthan) and Ropa (Sainj), and multi-day trekkers must hire certified guides and porters. Common roadheads include Gushaini (Tirthan), Neuli (Sainj) and Barshaini.
675 sq km cold-desert national park south of Dhankar in Spiti; snow leopard, ibex and bharal habitat.
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.