The Himalayan Wildlife

The Himalayas, known as the longest as well as the highest mountain ranges of the world, serve as the natural habitat to a wide variety of wildlife. The Himalayan Wildlife comprises of one third of all mountain animals. The absolute variety of the Himalayan topography is the reason behind it being home to the rare plants and endangered species of animals. The rarest of wild animals and birds can be spotted in the wildlife in the Himalayas.

As you explore the diverse wildlife of the Himalayas you will get to know many interesting and amazing facts on the Himalayan Wildlife. Different regions, owing to the climatic condition of that region have different kinds of forests and animals. In the Terai region the Himalayas, the fauna comprises of Sal, Teak and Shisham/rosewood forests. As we go higher with the rising altitudes, the terrain changes to include Pine, Oak, Deodar, Fir, Rhododendron, Birch and Juniper trees. One can also find some of the rarest flowers while on the Himalayan Wildlife tour.

The Garhwal region lilies and potentillas present the Himalayan beauty in a different look. There are four main types of vegetation found in the Himalayan region - temperate, alpine, tropical, and subtropical. The Himalayan Wildlife and forests are most suited for insects like bumblebees and crane flies. As you go higher, you will notice that the insects have dark bodies so as to absorb as much heat as possible as the climate gets cooler. The Himalayas Wildlife sanctuaries showcase different types of butterflies- Apollo’s, blues, vanessas, and papilios.

The great Tibetan sheep, world's largest sheep is a part of the wildlife in the Himalayas. Markhor, the Ibex, and the wild goat are the different species of mountain goats found here. Among other common animals sighted during the Himalayan Wildlife tour are the yak, the Tibetan blue bear, the brown bear, the wolf, the wild dog, and the hill fox. Tiger and leopard, as well as the jungle cat, lynx, and Pallas cat are also an important part of the Himalayan Wildlife. The musk deer is among the endangered species.

Some of the Himalayas Wildlife sanctuaries which are well known are : Great Himalayan National Park, Namdapha National Park, Jim Corbett National Park, The Royal Chitwan Park and Royal Bardia National Park. One can go for the Himalayan Wildlife tours arranged by all travel agents and the state government tourism sector in these regions.