Wildlife Trail at Hemis National Park

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Nestled amidst pristine valleys, the Hemis National Park reveals the unexplored side of Ladakh. From fascinating wildlife to holy chortens, there's a lot more than meets the eye.  #hemisnationalpark #outlookindia #travel #outlook

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00:00 Quietly tucked away in the hills of Ladakh is India's highest national park.

00:21 Scrawling across an area of over 4,400 square kilometers, this park near the Hemis Gonta

00:31 is home to some of the most exotic animals.

00:34 Also known as the Himalayan wolves, they have a thick, woolly, brownish-black coat and prey

00:47 on deer, sheep and other large mammals.

00:52 These animals are solitary by nature and prefer to remain alone.

01:01 So you have to be really lucky to spot one of them at Hemis.

01:13 Known as the king of the mountains, their agile bodies and strong build help them scale

01:18 mountains easily.

01:27 Usually seen in small groups, this regal bird can often be spotted scouring the skyline.

01:36 Easily identified by their long, curved horns, the reddish-brown fur on a shapu may fade

01:46 in near-freezing temperatures.

01:47 The best time to visit Hemis National Park is from May to October.

01:58 And if you are planning a trip during June or July, try to catch the Hemis Festival at

02:03 the Hemis Gomba Monastery.

02:15 (cheering)

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