Over 70 varieties of birds are seen in this area. The common birds are snow cock, chukor,
magpie, Himalayan whistling thrush, snow partridge, golden oriole etc. Some of
the less commonly seen birds are Great Grey Shrike, the Red Mantled
Rose Finch, the Black Throated Thrush, the Robin Accentor, the Spotted
Flycatcher, various migrant Teal, the Red Flanked Blue Tail and the Great Nose
Finch.
The climatic conditions vary from sub-arctic to arctic. Summers
are short and mild, rainfall is low and it snows most of the time. In winter, the
temperature drops to far below the freezing point and the area receives very heavy
snowfall, which remains on the ground for several months at a stretch.
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 It is advisable to only venture
into the park with a good guide and also a rugged vehicle, preferably a 4-wheel drive or
a motor
cycle. Camping and trekking are allowed within the park
boundaries. The trek through the beautiful Markha valley with its numerous small
villages, shepherds, camps and passes overshadowed by Kanyatse and other groups
of Peaks is an experience to cherish. Trekkers must be prepared for extremely cold
conditions at all times of the year. It is sensible not to spend too much time
at the mountain passes as excess altitude can cause
medical problems to some people because of lack of oxygen. In winter, the area is quite inaccessible as
the temperature drops down to below zero. Vehicles are available on hire from
local operators in Leh and Manali. Due to lack of proper infrastructure being prevalent in the park, it is necessary to make all
required arrangements regarding food, water etc. beforehand.
Foreign tourist must check about the latest government regulations
before setting out on this journey.
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