National Park · India
Hemis National Park
Hemis National Park is a national park in India, covering 1,013,130 acres (410,000 ha), established in 1981.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | India |
| Area | 1,013,130 acres (410,000 ha) |
| Established | 1981 |
| Coordinates | 33.9833° N, 77.4333° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Hemis National Park
Hemis National Park, a high-elevation national park near Hemis in the Leh district of Ladakh in India, is located 50 km (31 mi) from Leh town, the capitals of Ladakh. Globally famous for its endangered snow leopards, it has the highest density of them in any protected area in the world. The park is also home to a number of other endangered mammal species. It is one of the three largest wildlife sanctuaries in Ladakh, others being Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary, and Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Skardu International Airport (KDU) · Skardu, Pakistan · 142.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hemis National Park?
Hemis National Park is in India (33.9833° N, 77.4333° E).
When was Hemis National Park established?
Hemis National Park was established in 1981, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Hemis National Park?
Hemis National Park covers 1,013,130 acres (410,000 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1604804 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemis_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).