Askot Sanctuary, Uttarakhand
Heaven for wildlife lovers and botany enthusiasts, Askot sanctuary is adorned with a wide range of flora and fauna. Located at the height of 5412 m and a distance of 54 km from Pithoragarh, this place is bounded by rich and gorgeous surroundings.
One can witness vivid kinds of animals like chirs, pheasants, koklas, bharal, Himalayan black bears, chakor, snow leopards and musk deers, etc. Apart from inhabiting wildlife, Askot is also dotted with many temples.