Nanda Devi Sanctuary is situated in Chamoli
district. The present sanctuary came into existence
in 1939.
There are no roads available and the area
is inaccessible. No regular path exists. One
can trek from Joshimath i.e. 15 km. by road
upto Lata and then 51 km. trek upto the sanctuary.
The fauna includes Snow Leopards, Himalayan
Bear, Musk-Deer, Bharal, Him, Thar and many
species of Pheasant.
The park is a world Heritage site.
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