UTTRANCHAL is famous for various types of resered areas made for the conservation of endangered species which include wildlife sanctuaries & various national parks.
Corbett National Park
Stretched over an area of 520 Sq. Kms. in the Nainital District of state Uttaranchal Corbett National Park is India's first and finest park along the banks of the Ramganga river. The park was established on August 8, 1936 in honor of Sir Malcolm Hailey, then Governor of the United Provinces,and it was called as "Hailey National Park" but he name of this park the name was changed to "Ramganga National Park" in the year 1952.
Finally in the year 1957, it was named as "Corbett National Park" in honor and memory of the Legendary Hunter, Naturalist,Author and armature Photographer ,Sir Jim Corbett , who had helped in setting up the park and demarcating its boundaries.
A perfect place of wild animals ,Corbett National Park has always been a favorite sanctuary of Wild life lovers,environmentalists,zoologists,botanists and tourist Every year this park houses many prominent political leaders,film celebrities and business tycoon for their holidays.
The park is surrounded by the thick forest and a river flows through the park.There is a lake inside the park which enhances the natural beauty of this park. Many species of water birds, both migrant and non-migrant, frequently dips in it's water. Crocodiles and long snorted fish-eating Gharial are often seen sunbasking on the sand banks.
Sanctuary Profile:-
Stretched Area: 520 Sq. Kms.
Altitude :Between 400 Mts. and 1,210 Mts.above the sea level
Species Found:
Of Animals:- Leopard,Leopard cat,Elephant, Porcupine, Chital, Fishing cat,Himalayan black Bear, Dhole, Yellow-throated Morten, Barking deerand ,Spotted Deer,Pythone and many more.
Of Birds:- Osprey, Crested Serpent Eeagle, Blackwinged Kite, Shikra, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, Spotted Eagle, Minivets, Shrikes, Babblers and many more.
Best Time To Visit: Round the year
Transportation Available
By Air :Nearest airport is Pant Nagar in Nainital, Distance 130 Kms.
By Rail:Nearest railway station is Ramnagar ,Haldwani,Udham singh Nagar and kathgodam ,All at a distance of less than 50 Kms.
By Road : Well connected by Delhi,Lucknow,Dehradun,Haridwar etc.
For More Information about the Corbett National Park Please contact to:
The Director
Corbett National Park
Ramnagar, District - Nainital(Uttaranchal)
Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park was established in the year 1996 just next to the Dehradun valley. It is spread over an area of approximately 820 Sq.Kms. Located at a distance of about 250 Kms. the capital of India,the park is famous for the elephant ride.Every year a great number of tourists visit this park to have a close look of wildlife and to experience the unforgettable adventurous ride on the back of the elephant.
Sanctuary Profile:-
Of Animals:- Monitor Lizard ,Tahr,Wild Boar,Tiger, Panther, Chital, Bharal ,Serow, Black Bears ,Musk Deer, Brokwn Bears , and chir pheasants, Elephant, Sambar, Kakar, Python, and many more.
Best Time To Visit: Oct to july. in every year
Transportation Available
By Air :Nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, Distance 33 Kms.
By Rail:Nearest railway station is Haridwar,at a distance of 8 Kms.
By Road : Well connected by Delhi,Lucknow,Dehradun,Haridwar etc.
For More Information about the Rajaji National Park Please contact to:
The Director
Rajaji National Park
Dehradun, District - Dehradun(Uttaranchal
Nanda Devi National Park
Nanda Devi National Park was established in the year 1980.The history of this sanctuary says that the British Mountaineers,Mr. Eric Shipton and Mr.Bill Tilman were the first men to reach this sanctuary.
The park is stretched about an area of 630 Sq. Kms. , Just next to the Nanda Devi Peak.It is to be remembered that Nanda Devi peak is the second highest mountain peak,of an altitude of 7816 mts.,in the Indian Himalayan mountain range.
As the Nanda devi peak is a favorite peak among the trekkers and mountaineers the affect of the modern civilization can be seen in this park but still it hasn't lost it's pristine and virginity Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Was established in the year 1955 in Uttarkashi district of state Uttaranchal.Surrounded by the natures gifts such as thick forest , snow covered mountain peaks of the Himalaya and glaciers,the sanctuary attracts a great number of tourists every year from all around the world.Because the sanctuary is surrounded by the peaks like Bandarpunch ,Swarg Rohini etc. ,it is a favorite destination of trekkers and mountaineers from all around the world.Animals are often seen here in their natural inhabitants Of Animals:- Tahr, Wild Boar,Tiger, Snow Leopard , Chital, Bharal ,Serow,Brown and Black Bears ,Musk Deer, Brokwn Bears , and chir pheasants, Sambar, Kakar, Python, and many more. Kedarnath Sanctuary Stretched about 967 Sq.Kms. the Kedarnath Sanctuary was established in the year 1972 in the one of the most pious region of Garhwal.Surrounded by the breathtakingly spectacular view of snow covered peaks of the great Himalayan mountain range , rivers , glaciers , valleys and forests it is one of the most site seeing scentuary in this region. Because this sanctuary is located in the Kedarnath region it is a famous and most visited natural place by the tourist of different countries for various reason.
A project funded by WWF was undertaken in this sanctuary in between 1978-1980 on the research of Musk deer. Askot Santuary Askot sanctuary is situated in Pithoragrah district of state Utaranchal.Surrounded by the mountain and forest this picturesque greens Askot Sanctuary is a best dwelling place of wild animals.
The sanctuary is a house of many wild animals such leopard,deer,beers,kakars and a great variety of birds .Lying in the lap of Kumaon Himalayas at a height of 5412 ft.,the sanctuary is visited by many Indian and foreign scientists for the research projects. 
Sanctuary Profile:-
Stretched Area: 630 Sq. Kms.
Altitude :Between 2,400 Mts. and 6,817 Mts.above the sea level
Species Found:
Of Animals:- Snow leopards ,Tahr,Bharal ,Serow, Black Bears ,Musk Deer, Brokwn Bears , and chir pheasants
Best Time To Visit: April to Sep. in every year
Transportation Available
By Air :Nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, Distance 315 Kms.
By Rail:Nearest railway station is Rishikesh .
By Road : From Joshimath at a distance of 30 kms.
For More Information about the Nanda Devi National Park Please contact to:
Deputy Consevater of Forest
Nanda Devi national Park
Joshimath, District- Chamoli(Uttaranchal)
Sanctuary Profile:- Stretched Area: 953 Sq. Kms.
Altitude :Bewteen 1,300 Mts. and 6,315 Mts.above the sea level
Species Found:
Best Time To Visit: March to Nov.in every year
Transportation Available
By Air :Nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, Distance 230 Kms.
By Rail:Nearest railway station is Dehradun,at a distance of 210 Kms.
By Road : Nearest major bus terminal is at Uttarkashi.
For More Information about the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Please contact to:
The Director
The Wildlife Warden
Govind Wildlife sanctury
Uttarkashi, District - Uttarkashi (Uttaranchal)
The variety of wildlife in this sanctuary includes Snow Leopard, Snow Cock, Tahr, musk Spotted Deer, Leopard ,Serow and a number of species of birds.
Sanctuary Profile:-
Stretched Area: 967 Sq. Kms.
Species Found: Snow Leopard, Snow Cock, Tahr, musk Spotted Deer, Leopard ,Serow and a number of species of birds
Best Time To Visit: April to Sep. in every year
Transportation Available
By Air Nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, Distance 252 kms.
By Rail:Nearest railway station is Rishikesh ,Distance235 kms.
By Road:
From Chamoli at a distance of 136 kms.
From Gaurikumd at a distance of 14 kms.
From Guptakashi at a distance of 47 kms.
For More Information about the Kedarnath sanctuary Please contact to:
The Wildlife Warden
Kedarnath Sanctuary
Gopeshwar, District-Chamoli (Uttaranchal)
Or
Deputy Conservator of Forests
Nanda Devi National Park
Joshimath, District-chamoli(Uttaranchal)
Sanctuary Profile:-
Stretched Area: Not Specified
Species Found:Leopard, Black Beer,Spotted Deer,Snow Cock,Kakar, Tahr, Musk Spotted Deer,Chukoras ,Pheasant ,Serow and a number of species of birds and mant more.
Best Time To Visit: April to Sep. In every year
Transportation Available
By Air Nearest airport is Naina Sani in Pithoragrah, At a Distance of less than 60 kms.
By Rail: Nearest railway station is Tanakpur ,Distance 204 kms.
By Road: From Pithoragarh at a distance of 55 kms.
From Almora at a distance of 150(approx.) kms.
For More Information about the Askot Sanctuary Please contact to:
The Divisional Forest officer
Askot Sanctuary
Pithoragrah, District-Pithoragrah(Uttaranchal)