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Hemis National Park is a high-elevation national park in Hemis in Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is approx. 50 km from Leh ,One of the capital of Ladakh ( Leh , Kargil ). Globally famous for its snow leopards , it is believed to have the highest density of them in any protected area in the world. [ 1 ]
Hemis National Park: Inhabited by a number of snow leopards, Hemis National Park is located at an elevation of around 3000 – 6000 m and is spread across more than 4000 km 2. Apart from being a home to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, this National Park is the second-largest protected area after Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve ...
The mountain has two main summits, the lower western peak (Kang Yatze II) is easier (Alpine PD) and more frequently climbed, although lower at about 6200m.
Whisking you through wild landscapes within Hemis National Park, situated in the eastern region of Ladakh, the hugely popular Markha Valley epitomizes the extraordinary beauty of Indian nature ...
The Markha River lies within the Hemis National Park. [2] The Markha Valley is one of the most popular trekking routes in Ladakh, [3] accessible from Ganda La pass near Spituk in the west, which is usually the beginning point of the trek, [4] and Gongmaru La pass near Hemis, [5] where the trek usually ends. [4]
India's first national park was established in 1936, now known as Jim Corbett National Park, in Uttarakhand. In 1970, India had only five national parks. In 1970, India had only five national parks. In 1972, India enacted the Wildlife Protection Act and Project Tiger in 1973 to safeguard the habitats of conservation reliant species and ...
The peak is located in Hemis National Park, [3] 12 km southwest of the trailhead (3,610 metres (11,844 ft)) in the village of Stok and around 15 km southwest of the city of Leh, the capital of Ladakh.
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