India /Jammu and Kashmir /Leh /Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary
Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary Located in Changtang plateau of Leh district in Jammu and Kashmir, the sanctuary is also known by Changtang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a high altitude wildlife sanctuary and is one among the important few places in the country with a population of the rare wildlife such as the kiang or Tibetan wild ass and Black-necked Crane. Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the Hindu Kush Himalaya, covering vast plateaus and deep gorges with an altitude that varies from 14,000 to 19,000 feet. The sanctuary comprises of around 11 lakes and 10 marshes, also including the majestic Indus River which rushes the sanctuary, dividing it into two parts. The sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna, which includes natural grasslands, various wild plants and a wide a variety of wildlife such as kiang or Tibetan wild ass, Snow Leopard, Lynx, Wolf, Wild Dog, Wild Yak as well as the rare Black-necked Crane and seasonal species of migratory birds. The best time to visit the sanctuary is during the months from June to September.
Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary
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Category : Wildlife
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
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Best Time to Visit: June to September
HistoryEdit
There is lot of activity going on around this nice place and the history of Changtang tells some events that affects the place very much.
Since 1962 Changtang has been experienced lot of cruelty which made the place quite a war zone, but nobody can ignore the beauty of the place that made the government approve a vast area for the Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary, which can protect its well known plants and animals. Before 1994 tourists were not allowed to visit the place, but then tourists can go to Pangong Tso and Tso Morari lakes which are not far from the sanctuary. The animals are in danger as the environment is not suitable for their survival, thanks to the militaries activities, of course. Tourisms also kind of affects their lives.
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How to ReachEdit
By Air : The nearest Leh Airport is a domestic airport, which connect you directly to important cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Srinagar. Major airlines like Indian Airlines, Jet Airways operate regular flights to and from this airport. Kushok Bakula Rimpochhe Airport : 01982 251 783.
By Train : Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary does not have railway station,The nearest railway station is Udhampur Rail station.
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By Taxi : Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary is well connected by a road network and national Highway. The tourist can reach to Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets.
HelplineEdit
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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