The Himalayas offers an exotic range of wildlife
tour. The region has such diverse topography and such rich flora and
fauna that it's a paradise for nature lovers. The snow-swathed mountains
and variety of forests offers a wide range of wildlife activity. The
different wild life sanctuaries and national park is the home for rare
species. The types of flora, which are common in the Himlayan region,
are Oak, Pine, Fir, Rhododendron, Birch, Juniper and Deodar. And among
the forests Shisham, Teak and Sal are mostly seen here. Common fauna,
which are seen mostly in the different parts of the Himalayas, are snow
leopard, blue sheep, musk deer, tigers, elephants, wild boar, and
crocodiles. Even endangered species of animals and plants are also
available. In the northern range of the Himalayas where the temperature
falls below freezing point and its terribly cold it is difficult for
animals to survive but those who have adjusted to this harsh climate,
poor vegetation, shelter and rocky terrain can only survive. During the
cold winters most of the animals migrate to the lower regions of the
Himalayas while others like marmots and brown bear choose to hibernate.
Yak is mostly seen in the cold desert. They are like wild ox and they
are the largest animals in this region. In regions of Ladakh animals
like Nyan, the wild and the most largest sheep and urial are found. As
you rise in altitude vegetation becomes more sparse and stunted.
The wildlife in the Himalayas is truly exotic. Nowhere in the world you
will have such varied wildlife. Because of its climatic condition,
altitude and latitude, the Himalayas showcases a variety of wildlife
species and vegetation. Rare medicinal herbs are also found here. In the
Terai region there are abundant tropical forests of Sal, Teak And
Shisham. As the height increases you can experience different varieties
of forest belts like Pine, Oak, Fir, Deodar, Rhododendron, and Juniper.
The Himalayan forests are not so lush and green but they have a
different charm. In the Terai region variety of wildlife can be seen
like elephants, tiger, deer python and wild boar, etc. Whereas in the
higher altitudes animals like musk deer, blue sheep and snow leopard can
be seen. Different kinds of birds like the Monal Pheasant are also seen
in areas of eastern, central, and the western region of the Himalayas.
Even rare species are also found here.
Some of the major places for wildlife attractions in the Himalayas
are as follows:
