The Great Himalayan National Park lies in Seraj Forest Division (in Kullu District), in the upper catchment areas of the Jiwa, Sainj and Tirthan rivers. The three sides of which are covered with the towering peaks of Himalayas. The snow clad mountains, the blue pine forest add charisma to the nature.
The Park came into being in 1984. The area covered by the Park is 765 Squre Kms.
Among the most prominent mammals are leopards, Himalayan black bears, brown bears, languor’s,

rhesus macaques, and wild sheep such as the Himalayan thar, bharal and the ibex. Rarer animals like the highly endangered musk deer are also found in the park, and there have been reports of snow leopard sightings. The bird life, with almost 68 resident species and close to 50 migrant species being sighted here. Pheasants, such as the gloriously beautiful monal, the kaleej and the Western tragopan, are among its many attractions.
The best time to visit is any time besides the monsoon which stays for long time in Himachal.