Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary mostly referred to as Kedarnath Musk deer sanctuary is named after the holiest Kedarnath Temple is positioned on the northern part of Sanctuary in Chamoli and Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, ranging at the height from 1161m to 7069m.
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is the house to many Flora and Fauna inclusive of yellow-throated Marten, snow leopard, musk deer, red giant flying squirrel
According to IUCN (International union for conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) nearly 47% of area is under forest cover and nearly 42% is either rocky or snow clad and IUNC Declared Himalayan Musk deer endangered in 1973.
In Kedarnath flora and fauna sanctuary there are there are various tourist spots and small treks in which tourist can spent their glad hours.
History of Kedarnath wildlife Sanctuary
Kedarnath flora and fauna sanctuary is unfold over a place of 975 rectangular kilometer and is biggest procted place of western Himalayas. This sanctuary turned into declared reserved place throughout 1916-1920. After which it become declared Wildlife sanctuary in 1972.
Main highlights of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
* State: Uttarakhand
* District: Rudraprayag and Chamoli
* Longitude and latitude: 30.7534degree N and 79.0645degree E
* Weather: snowy, sunny, windy, rainy
HOW TO REACH
· Nearest Airport
Jolly grant airoprt, dehradun (almost 247km)
· Nearest Railway Station
Rishikesh (around 234 km)
· By Bus
One go go by Bus upto Sonprayag after which Taxi service is available to Gaurikund
Routes to kedarnath wildlife sanctuary from Delhi/ Dehradun
- Delhi<->Dehradun<->Rishikesh<->Srinagar garhwal<->Guptakashi<->Sonprayag<-> Gaurikund<-> Kedarnath Temple<-> Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary
- Dehradun<->Rishikesh<->Srinagar garhwal<->Guptakashi<->Sonprayag<-> Gaurikund<-> Kedarnath Temple<-> Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary
Hotels/Stay in Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary
- Being in the wildlife sanctuary you will get PWD house and Dharamshala
Nearby attractions
- Kedarnath temple
- Triyuginarayan temple
- Gaurikund
- Guptakashi
Things to do in/nearby Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary
- Hiking and trekking.
- Bird watching
- Visit nearby pilgrimages
Best time to visit
Between may-june and September to october
TRAVEL TIPS
- Carry good stock of warm clothes as it is cold throughout the year especially during night.
- Climate can also additionally alternate every time so be organized for
- Do convey extra cash in coins as there’s no ATM facility close by or there’s much less ATM’S.
- Taking care of extra fuel will be better option.
