The Himalayan region of India is rich in bio-diversity. It is the hotspot of bio-diversity in India. The "abode of snow", the mighty Himalayas, is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful sights. The panoramic view of the mountains kissing the azure skies is truly picture-perfect.

The western and eastern sectors of these lofty Himalayan mountains have distinct differences in vegetation and wildlife. Vegetation also varies with altitude and ranges from tropical and sub tropical forests of the himalayan foothills, the temperate ones of the higher reaches, to the high altitude deserts in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. With diverse habitats, animal life in the Himalayan wilds is varied too.

Corbett National Park (UP), Dachigam National Park ( J& K), Dudhwa National Park (UP), Govind Sagar Sanctuary (H.P), Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve ( J& K), Pin Valley National Park (HP) are some of the popular sites in Himalayan belt. These are the habitats where one can find majority of Himalayan wildlife species.