Flora and Fauna

Although one does not find an abundance of  flora and fauna  in Pithoragarh but  these are remarkable for their sheer variety. The biological diversity
is very important in many aspects.

Bugyal :  Passing along  the   route of  Chhota Kailash,  a  lover of  adventure moves into the enchanting  world surrounded by the lush stretches of 
velvetty grass bugyals (alpine meadows) such as Chhiplakot and Vyans Valley.

Vyans Valley - alpine meadow

Since the district possesses  a great range of   elevation there  is a  remarkable diversity  in  its  natural  vegetation. In addition  climatic  variations,
particularly in temperature and precipitation associated  with   the alignment and altitudes of ranges and nature  of  valleys, determine the altitudinal 
growth and variety of vegetation. The northern hilly zone  is covered with dense forests, particularly on northern slopes, with the diverse flora upto an
elevation of about 14,000 ft.

Brahmakamal  [Flower above 14,000 feet]	Globe Artichoke

The flora of this district may be classified into tropical, Himalayan sub-tropical and sub alpine and alpine vegetation.

                                                   
The alpine and sub-alpine zones which include Milam, Ralam, Garbyang, Martoli etc, are very rich in the medicinal herbs and are considered as the 
most natural abode of  the largest number of medicinal plants.The sub-alpine zones are a natural sanctuary for Leopard, Chital, fleet little Monkeys,

Parceli	Musk Deer (Kastura)

Langoor, Bear, Kakar or barking deer, Ghoral etc. Whereas  the  high altitude zones abound in Musk deer, popularly called  Kastura, Snow
Leopard, Blue Sheep, Thar etc.

Photo : Lalit Verma

 
The entire  zone   is  rich  in  a  remarkable variety of  birds possessing plumage of  magnificent design and colours  like  Peacock,   which
include Grey  Quail,  Kala Titar, Whistling Thrush, Chakor, Monal Pheasant, Cheer Pheasant, Koklas Pheasant etc.

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