Pin Valley National Park

Pin Valley National Park is situated in the Spiti Valley, within the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh, India. Nestled in the northern reaches of the country, this park boasts snow-covered landscapes and untouched slopes, providing a natural habitat for various endangered species, including the elusive Snow Leopard and the Siberian Ibex. While the park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, it is the rare snow leopard that draws visitors from across India to witness this enigmatic creature. Approximately 12 big cats, along with other species such as the Siberian Ibex, Bharal, Weasel, Red Fox, Marten, Woolly Hare, Tibetan Gazzle, Himalayan Marmot, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Brown Bear, and Himalayan Black Bear, inhabit the park. The park’s altitude ranges from over 6,000 meters at its highest point to about 3,500 meters. Here are some key points about Pin Valley: