Gangotri National Park Latest News
Residents of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand have written to the Union government expressing concern over a new waste incinerator in the Gangotri National Park and within the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone.Â
 About Gangotri National Park
- It is located in the Uttarkashi District region of the state of Uttarakhand.
- It sits along the upper catchment of the Bhagirathi River.Â
- International boundary:Â The northeastern section of the park forms the international boundary of India and Tibet (China).Â
- The area enclosed by the park also borders Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and Govind National Park.
- The mountains in the park are part of the Gangotri Group of the Garhwal Himalayas, which are a subrange of the eastern Himalayas.
- Important Peaks: Major peaks within the park include Chaukhamba I, Satopanth, Chaukhamba II, Chaukhamba III, and Kedarnath Main.
- The famous Gangotri Glacier is located in the park boundaries and is known for being one of the primary sources of the Ganges.
Flora and Fauna of Gangotri National Park
- It is home to high-altitude ecosystems that are common in the Himalayas.
- Western Himalayan subalpine conifer forests dominate the lower elevation landscapes. These forests are filled with fir trees intermixed with deodar, oak, spruce, and rhododendrons trees.
- Higher elevations in the park are home to Western Himalayan alpine shrubs. Alpine meadows are also common beneath the massive glaciers.
- Snow leopard, brown bear, blue sheep, musk deer, Asian black bear, and the Himalayan tahr etc.
Gangotri National Park FAQs
Q1:Â Which river passes through Gangotri National Park?
Ans:Â Bhagirathi River
Q2:Â Which national park is famous for musk deer?
Ans:Â Gangotri National Park:
Source: HT
