Gamgul
Gamgul | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
![]() ![]() Gamgul Location within Himachal Pradesh | |
Location | Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Coordinates | 32°50′49″N 76°04′05″E / 32.847°N 76.068°E[1]Coordinates: 32°50′49″N 76°04′05″E / 32.847°N 76.068°E[1] |
Area | 109 km2 (42 sq mi) |
Established | 1962 |
Gamgul is a high-altitude wildlife sanctuary located in the Bhandal valley in Salooni tehsil of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir adjoins it at the northern end. It's said that this is the only sanctuary located in Himachal Pradesh that has reported Kashmir stag.
The sanctuary plays host to a small populations of Musk deer, Himalayan tahr, and pheasants. Also, one can spot number of colourful birds in the area. The vegetation is typical to the higher altitude area, and the landscape is interspersed with deodar forests, coniferous forest and alpine pastures.
References[]
- ^ "Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
Categories:
- IUCN Category IV
- Chamba district
- Bird sanctuaries of Himachal Pradesh
- Protected areas established in 1962
- 1962 establishments in Himachal Pradesh
- Geography of Chamba district