About Gopalpur National Park   Black Bear

More then half of the land in Himachal Pradesh is covered with dense deodar, Kali, walnuts, maple and pine forests. This fact not only stimulates loads of adventure lovers and photographers but also nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

The Nature Park of Gopalpur is located in a small village near Palampur in Himachal Pradesh. It is famed for being one of the most frequented nature parks in the Himalayan region. The lush green cover of the Nature Park of Gopalpur is cocooned cozily amidst the magnificent Dhauladhar range.

 
Flora and Fauna in Gopalpur National Park    

The Nature Park of Gopalpur is a rich treasure trove of a wide variety of flora and fauna. Bestowed with stunning beauty and conserved with care, the park endeavors to spread awareness about wildlife among the thousands of tourists hat flock here every year. The alpine landscape lends a unique charm to this nature park in Gopalpur. Musk deer, Monal and Himalayan Black bear gain the maximum focus and cheer in the Gopalpur Nature Park.

 
Major Wildlife Attractions - Gopalpur National Park  

One can get a glimpse of the Musk deer, Monal and Himalayan Black bear in Nature Park Gopalpur.

 
Best Time to Visit - Gopalpur National Park    

The best time to visit Gopalpur is between the cool summer months of April till June and the pleasant winter months of November till February avoiding the rainy season.

How to Get there

Air: Gaggal Airport is the nearest airport.

Rail: Pathankot Railway Station is the nearest railhead.


Road: The Nature Park of Gopalpur is near Palampur Upper Road on the Palampur - Dharamshala highway. Regular buses and private transportation are available to the nature park.


 
General Info / Tips    

For further details and most recent information contact:

Chief Conservator of Forests (Wild Life),
Himachal Pradesh.
Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla – 171002,
Himachal Pradesh, India.
Tel. (0177)-2624193.

 
     
Location: Himachal Pradesh, India
Nearest Access: Palampur (25kms)
Main Wildlife Found: Musk deer, Monal and Himalayan Black bear
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