Uttarakhand
Pithoragarh district
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Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary
“Indian wildlife reserve in Uttarakhand”
Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary is located 54 km (34 mi) from Pithoragarh near Askot in Uttarakhand state of India. This sanctuary has been set up primarily with the object of conserving the musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) and its habitat. Intensive efforts have been initiated to conserve this rare species. Other mammals found in this sanctuary include the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, Himalayan jungle cat, civet, barking deer, serow, goral and Himalayan brown bear. Many species of high altitude birds are also found in this sanctuary.
Brammah Parvat
“District of Uttarakhand in India”
Pithoragarh district is the easternmost district in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Himalayas and has an area of 7,110 km2 (2,750 sq mi) and a population of 483,439. The city of Pithoragarh, located in Saur Valley, is its headquarters. The district is within the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand state. The Tibet plateau is situated to the north and Nepal is to the east. The Kali River which originates from the Kalagiri Mountain flows south, forming the eastern border with Nepal.
Om Parvat
“Mountain in the Himalayan mountain range”
Om Parvat is a mountain located on the India–Nepal border between Darchula district, Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal, and the disputed Kalapani territory administered by India within the Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Om Parvat's peak elevation is 5,590 m (18,340 ft) above sea level.
Other districts in Uttarakhand
Photo credits
- Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary: https://www.flickr.com/photos/73109955@N00/ · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons