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Khirganga National Park
Khirganga National Park is a national park in India, established in 2010, covering 710 km² (274 sq mi). It is the #30 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 710 km²
- Established
- 2010
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KUU · 36 km
Nearest airports to Khirganga National Park
- 1 KUU36 kmstraight line
- 2 DHM119 kmstraight line
- 3Shaheed Bhagat Singh International AirportIXC162 kmstraight lineChandigarh, India
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More about Khirganga National Park
Khirganga National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 710 km² (71,000 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #30 largest national park in India (1.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2010, 16 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Khirganga National Park
The closest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 36 km away — around 47 minutes by car; alternatively Kangra Airport (DHM, 119 km). Other national parks within reach include Inderkilla National Park (46 km²), Great Himalayan National Park (266 km²), Pin Valley National Park (675 km²) and Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary (958 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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