ASKOT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Established In: 1986
Best Season: Mid-November To Mid-June
Main Species: Snow Leopard, Musk Deer
Askot Sanctuary, established in 1986, is located in the
pastoral surroundings of Indo-Nepal border, in Pithoragarh.
Nestled in the picturesque Kumaon Himalayas, Pithoragarh is often called
'Mini Kashmir'. Snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, bharal,
tahr, snow cock, monal, chir and koklas, pheasants and chukor are the
major highlights of the sanctuary.
WILD POPULATION
The
park is rich in various species of captivating flora and fauna. The wild
species of fauna include snow tiger, leopard, bharal, thar, kakar, black
and grey himalayan bear and different types of pheasants and other birds.
The wild vegetation comprises of kunj, kail, khersu, fir, bhoj patra,
darkunja, raijal etc.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant,
Dehradun.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Tanakpur, 151 km.
Road: Askot is accessible by road via Tanakpur - Pithoragarh or
via Haldwani - Almora
PLACES TO STAY
Forest Rest Houses are available at Askot, Kaflani, Rugling and Tejam.
