National parks & sanctuaries

Wildlife in Himachal Pradesh

From UNESCO-listed GHNP to snow leopard country in Spiti — every wildlife destination in Himachal with safari options, permits and where to stay.

national park
Est. 1984 (UNESCO 2014)

Great Himalayan National Park

UNESCO World Heritage Site — 375+ fauna species across 1,171 km²

Kullu1,500–6,000 m1171 km²
national park
Est. 1987

Pin Valley National Park

Cold-desert park at 3,500–6,600 m — the snow leopard's realm

Lahaul-Spiti3,500–6,632 m675 km²
wildlife sanctuary
Est. 1949

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary

Dense cedar-oak forest above Dalhousie — easy family wildlife walks

Chamba2,000–2,750 m30 km²