Slopes of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India

SLOPES OF THE HIMILAYAS, UTTARAKHAND (INDIA)

High in West Himalayas, Nanda Devi National Park in Uttarakhand, India, features rugged mountainous terrain; the annexed Valley of Flowers has meadows of alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. A richly diverse area, it is home to Asiatic black bears, snow leopards, brown bears, and blue sheep. Together they encompass a unique transition zone.

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