Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Reserve Himalayan wildlife sanctuary protecting rare fauna and forests
Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Indian Himalaya, located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It was designated to conserve high-altitude Himalayan wildlife and alpine ecosystems.
The sanctuary encompasses high-altitude meadows, steep valleys and forested slopes that provide habitat for species adapted to mountain environments. Notable fauna in the broader region include species such as Himalayan tahr, musk deer and snow leopard, which the protected area aims to safeguard.
The protected area developed over the 20th century as part of India’s system of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks aimed at conserving mountain biodiversity and watersheds.
Geographically the sanctuary lies in the Garhwal Himalaya of northern India; access is typically from mountain roads and trekking routes and is strongly seasonal because of winter snow at higher elevations.
- Seasonality: High-elevation access is seasonal; alpine areas are typically accessible for trekking and wildlife observation in the warmer months only.
Best Time to Visit Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary #
Best visited from late spring to autumn when high‑altitude routes are open and wildlife/viewing opportunities are best; avoid winter due to snowbound passes.
Weather & Climate near Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary #
Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in June) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1503 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (394 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (404 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (202 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 12 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
