Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Askot Sanctuary
Askot Sanctuary, about 54 km from Pithoragarh at 5,412 ft, shelters snow leopard, Himalayan black bear and musk deer.
Askot Sanctuary lies roughly 54 km from Pithoragarh and stands 5,412 feet above sea level. Wildlife watchers and nature lovers favour it.
Reported residents include snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, snowcock, tahr, bharal, chir, koklass, pheasant and chukar.
Temples are scattered through the green reserve, and it offers good views of the Himalaya. Ask us about the road and the weather before you go.
Getting there
- By air
- 97 km from Naini Saini Airport
- By train
- 310 km from Kathgodam railway station
- By road
- 54 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh
Distances are approximate. Hill roads and weather change, so ask us about current conditions before you set out. See all places to go