Askot Wildlife Sanctuary

Askot Wildlife Sanctuary

Askot Wildlife Sanctuary in Kumaon India - Get detailed information on Askot Wildlife Sanctuary like How To Reach, Where To Stay, Best Time To Visit, Askot Wildlife Sanctuary Photos, Reviews, Attraction & Activities
  • Kumaon
  • Uttarakhand
  • India
India
#4
Amont Things to Do in Kumaon
  • Elevation
    5412 Ft.
  • Area
    284 square kilometers
  • Location
    Pithorgarh district
  • Established In
    It was established in the year of 1986

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Askot Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumaon Overview

Askot Wildlife Sanctuary in Kumaon India - Get detailed information on Askot Wildlife Sanctuary like How To Reach, Where To Stay, Best Time To Visit, Askot Wildlife Sanctuary Photos, Reviews, Attraction & Activities

In Uttaranchal, wildlife is a major attraction. It is not only the tigers and the elephants who steal the show, but the birds also play a major role in attracting tourists. Uttaranchal is blessed with an enviable variety of flora and fauna.

 

The state of Uttaranchal is the ideal destination when it comes to wildlife tourism, with sixty three percent of the state being under forest cover. The land of Uttaranchal is blessed by the Mother Nature, which is marked by the varied flora and fauna. The wildlife sanctuaries in Uttaranchal are the destinations, which invite the tourists to experience the thrill of being present in the untouched, raw forest land.

 

In these places, one is bound to feel like being the first one to visit the place. Trekking in these forests and tracking down animal trails is something that a true wildlife enthusiast is not likely to miss for anything. The wildlife in Uttaranchal has miles and miles of lush green forests, many hills covered with greens and the pure, unpolluted air adds to the trip.

The Askot Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Askot Muscat Sanctuary, The Ascot Sanctuary in Uttaranchal was originally set up to protect the musk deer.

 

Though the musk deer are present in significant numbers in the sanctuary, they need further protection as they are an endangered species. The other animal species which are found in the Askot Sanctuary in Uttaranchal are the Jungle Cat, the Leopard, the Serow, the Barking Deer, the Civet Cat, the Ghoral and the Brown Bear.

There are many high altitude birds. The summer months in Uttaranchal are pretty mild but the winter season is very rough, accompanied by heavy snowfall.

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