NANDA DEVI NATIONAL PARK
Garpak, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India
Nanda Devi National Park is situated in the higher ranges of Himalayas in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The entire park lies at an altitude of 3,500 meters and is surrounded by the Nanda Devi Mountains on three sides. It is one of the most scenic national parks in India apart from being a top trekking destination as well as one of the popular Tourist places in Uttarakhand. The Nanda Devi basin was declared a game sanctuary in 1939. In 1982, an area of 630.33 sq. km was added and it was declared a national park, which now forms the core zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Along with adjoining Valley of Flowers National Park, Nanda Devi Park was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. The park provides shelter to snow leopard, Himalayan black-bear, serow, Himalayan musk deer and Himalayan Tahr. There are around 114 species of birds, including orange-flanked bush robin, Indian tree pipit, yellow-bellied fantail flycatcher, blue-fronted redstart and vinaceous-breasted pipit. Varied species of butterflies can also be seen in the Nanda Devi National Park. The park has around 312 species of flowers, along with juniper and alpine vegetation.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- Do keep the premises of the Zoo neat and clean.
- Do not tease animals and do not carry firearms or any sharp objects.
- Animals well fed by trained veterinarians. Please do not feed any animal inside Zoo.
Architecture
Curabitur tempus quam id neque placerat ultricies. Duis ligula elit, faucibus ac diam nec, tristique scelerisque metus. Donec condimentum nunc nec suscipit blandit. Vivamus nulla nunc, sodales non risus sed, vehicula commodo velit. Praesent quis ipsum sed massa commodo gravida et sit amet quam. Curabitur tempus quam id neque placerat ultricies. Duis ligula elit, faucibus ac diam nec, tristique scelerisque metus. Donec condimentum nunc nec suscipit blandit. Vivamus nulla nunc, sodales non risus sed, vehicula commodo velit. Praesent quis ipsum sed massa commodo gravida et sit amet quam. Curabitur tempus quam id neque placerat ultricies. Duis ligula elit, faucibus ac diam nec, tristique scelerisque metus. Donec condimentum nunc nec suscipit blandit. Vivamus nulla nunc, sodales non risus sed, vehicula commodo velit. Praesent quis ipsum sed massa commodo gravida et sit amet quam.
Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:30 AM | 06:30 PM | 100 | 50 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 300 Foreigner Child Fee : 150
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Joshimath Bus Stand |
53 KM | 01352640970 |
 Dehradun Railway Station |
342 KM | 139 |
 Indira Gandhi International Airport |
532 KM | 01243376000 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks, Camera
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Joshimath | 52 KM |
Nearest Temples
BHAVISHYA BADRI TEMPLE
Future abode of Badrinath at the end of the Kali Yuga
BADRINATH TEMPLE
Majestically amidst lush greenery of Garhwal Himalayas
VRIDDHA BADRI TEMPLE
Vishwakarma carved the image and worshipped it
JYOTHIR MUTT NARASIMHA TEMPLE
This temple is one of the Pilgrimage of the Sapta Temples
SHRI KALPESHWAR TEMPLE
This is where Hair of Lord Shiva was found
Nearest Attractions
CavesVEDA VYASA CAVES
Veda Vyasa cave is most famous of Badrinath shrine
Rope WayAULI CABLE CAR ROPEWAY
It is the Second highest and the longest ropeway in auli
WaterfallsVASUDHARA WATERFALLS
It is one of the popular place for short Trekking
TrekkingAULI TREKKING
Auli trekking is one of the most famous for Trekking
User Reviews
Map
