Protected areas · Mountain
Nanda Devi & Valley of Flowers
Two contrasting mountain parks in one World Heritage property.
Uttarakhand · Western Himalaya
What to understand
- 1Valley of Flowers is known for alpine meadows and flowers.
- 2Nanda Devi protects a rugged high-mountain landscape with snow leopard habitat.
The distinction to remember
These are two national parks within one World Heritage property.
Conservation connection
Careful visitor and surrounding development management helps protect mountain habitats.
Pause & recall