Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park in Supin Range, near Uttarkashi town in the district and state of the same name in India. It was established initially as a wildlife sanctuary in 1955, and was later converted into a national park. It is named after prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician Govind Ballabh Pant, who became Home Minister in 1955 and is credited for establishing Hindi as an official language of India.
| Govind National Park Wildlife Sanctuary. | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Map of India | |
| Location | Supin Range, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India |
| Nearest city | Uttarkashi Town |
| Coordinates | 31.10°N 78.29°E |
| Area | 958 km2 (370 sq mi) |
| Established | 1955 |
The park was established on 1 March 1955, and is situated in the Uttarkashi district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The park lies in the higher reaches of the Garhwal Himalayas. The total area of Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is 958 km2 (370 sq mi). The Snow Leopard Project started by the Government of India is being managed at this sanctuary. Also, it is one of the remaining strongholds in the Himalayas of the bearded vulture, a vital ecological catalyst.