In Uttarakhand, the gates of Gangotri National Park, located in the Uttarkashi district, were opened for tourists today. Spread over an area of about 2,390 square kilometers, this park is known as the natural home of the snow leopard. Apart from the snow leopard, black bear, brown bear, musk deer, blue sheep (Bharal), and Himalayan Monal are found there. Due to landslides and glaciers, repair work is ongoing on the Gangotri-Gomukh trek, and efforts are being made to open it as soon as possible.
It is worth noting that this year, two new trek routes have also been inaugurated for Gangotri National Park. Trekkers are expected to get permission for trekking on both these tracks from May to October.