Location :
Pithoragarh
(Uttaranchal).
Coverage Area:
Main Attraction :
Snow
Leopard, Musk Deer.
Best Time To Visit
:
Mid-November To
Mid-June.
Accommodation
: Forest
Rest Houses are available at Askot, Kaflani, Rugling and Tejam.
Arrival
Information :
-- By
Rail : The nearest railhead is Tanakpur, 151 km.
-- By Air :
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
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By Road : Askot is accessible by road via Tanakpur - Pithoragarh or via
Haldwani - Almora.
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Nearby Excursions :
--
Nearby Cities : Pithoragarh
Askot Sanctuary, established in 1986, is located
in the pastoral surroundings of Indo-Nepal border, in Pithoragarh.
Nestled in the picturesque Kumaon Himalayas, Pithoragarh is often called 'Mini
Kashmir'.
Flora and Fauna :
The park is rich in various species of captivating flora and fauna. The wild
species of fauna include snow tiger, leopard, bharal, thar, kakar, black and
grey himalayan bear and different types of pheasants and other birds.The wild vegetation comprises of kunj, kail,
khersu, fir, bhoj patra, darkunja, raijal etc.