Askot Sanctuary is a famous sanctuary situated near Dharchula of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state. This sanctuary is about 54 km from Pithoragarh town. This sanctuary is situated at an altitude of 5410 feet above sea level. Askot Sanctuary is spread over an area of 284 sq km. This Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1986 with the objective of preserving the musk deer and its habitat. In this wildlife sanctuary, many animals like snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, musk deer, goral and kokla are found. The sanctuary also has herbs and various types of trees such as vegetation. This sanctuary offers a panoramic view of Panchachuli peaks. This sanctuary is an ideal place for wildlife lovers and nature lovers.
.By Air
The nearest airport to Dharchula is Pantnagar, which is about 335 km from Dharchula.
By Train
The nearest railway station of Dharchula is Tanakpur, which is about 239 km from Dharchula.
By Road
Askot Sanctuary is accessible by road through Pithoragarh at a distance of 55 kms from Tanakpur - Pithoragarh Road.
The best time to visit Askot Sanctuary is between the months of September to May. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.
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