Pin Valley National Park is a National park of India located in the Spiti Valley of Lahaul and Spiti district and Bhaba Valley of Kinnaur district, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in far northern India. It is part of Cold Desert.
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The largest national park in Himachal Pradesh is the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), covering approximately 1,171 sq km (or 905.4 sq km as a core national park area) in the Kullu district, recognized for its rich biodiversity and UNESCO World Heritage status. Other significant parks include Pin Valley and Khirganga, but GHNP is the most extensive.
Key Details about Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP):
- Area: Around 1171 km², with variations in reporting (e.g., 905.4 km² as core NP area).
- Location: Banjar Sub-Division, Kullu District.
- Significance: Part of the Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, home to numerous flora (832+ species) and fauna, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Establishment: Established in 1984, notified as a National Park in 1999.
