National Park · India
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary is a national park in India, established in 1955.
National Park · India
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | India |
| Established | 1955 |
| Coordinates | 31.1000° N, 78.2900° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park in Supin Range, near Uttarkashi town in the district and state of the same name in India. It was established initially as a wildlife sanctuary in 1955, and was later converted into a national park. It is named after prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician Govind Ballabh Pant, who became Home Minister in 1955 and is credited for establishing Hindi as an official language of India. The park was established on 1 March 1955, and is situated in the Uttarkashi district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC) · Chandigarh, India · 93.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary?
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary is in India (31.1000° N, 78.2900° E).
When was Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary established?
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary was established in 1955, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5589844 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Govind_Pashu_Vihar_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).