Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuary
Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary in Leh, Ladakh, is a vast high-altitude protected area established in 1987, covering around 5,000 square kilometers in the easternmost part of the Karakoram range. It is known for its rugged landscape featuring snow-covered peaks, deep ravines, alpine fields, and rare wildlife including snow leopards, Himalayan brown bears, ibex, wild blue sheep, and the migratory Tibetan antelope (chiru).
The sanctuary also has diverse birdlife and medicinal plants adapted to the cold desert environment, with some rare and endangered species. It offers trekking, wildlife photography, and encounters with unique alpine vegetation.
The sanctuary is remote and best visited between May and October, with nearby villages providing accommodation, while respecting the fragile ecosystem and local culture is essential during visits. This sanctuary is one of the prominent wildlife conservation areas in Ladakh, important for preserving unique high-altitude biodiversity.
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Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Leh, Ladakh.
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