What is hemis national park?

Hemis National Park

Hemis National Park is a high-altitude national park located in the eastern Ladakh region of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. It's renowned for being the largest national park in South Asia. The park is known for its snow leopard population, making it a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers.

• Location: Eastern Ladakh, India.
• Area: Approximately 4,400 square kilometers.
• Altitude: Ranges from 3,300 to 6,000 meters above sea level.
• Fauna: Besides the snow%20leopard, the park is home to various other animals, including the Eurasian%20brown%20bear, red%20fox, Tibetan wolf, Asiatic ibex, bharal (blue sheep), and marmots.
• Flora: The vegetation is sparse due to the high altitude and arid climate, mainly consisting of alpine and steppe vegetation.
• Accessibility: The park is typically accessible from Leh, the largest town in Ladakh.
• Best time to visit: The summer months (May to October) are generally considered the best time to visit due to milder weather conditions.
• Hemis Monastery: The famous Hemis%20Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, is located within the park's boundaries.