- It was established in 1989 and is situated in Uttarkashi, Uttrakhand in the upper catchment of Bhagirathi River.
- Gaumukh at Gangotri glacier, the origin of river Ganga, is located inside the park.
- The park area forms a viable continuity between Govind National Park and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Flora: The park is enveloped by dense coniferous forests that are mostly temperate. Chirpine, deodar, fir, spruce, oak and rhododendron are the common vegetation.
- Fauna: Various rare and endangered species like bharal or blue sheep, black bear, brown bear, himalayan monal, himalayan snowcock, himalayan tahr, musk deer and snow leopard are found in the park.
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