Rakchham Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary:
An international bird-watching programme was recently organised at the scenic Rakchham area of the Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh.
- It is located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
- It is spread over an area of 30.98 sq.km.
- It is situated at an elevation ranging from 3200 to 5486 meters above sea level.
- It is a part of the Western Himalayan range.
- It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, and gushing rivers.
- The perilous Lamkhanga Pass is one of the many trekking routes that pass through this sanctuary.
- This pass connects the Himachal Pradesh province of Kinnaur to the Uttarakhand region of Gangotri.
- Unlike the climate of other sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh, the sanctuary is located in a dry zone, hence it does not experience monsoons.
- Some of the common flora found in the sanctuary include rhododendrons, oak trees, pine trees, and medicinal herbs.
- It is also home to various species of wildlife, such as snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, musk deer, and numerous bird species.
