{"id":18901,"date":"2024-02-12T06:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T12:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=18901"},"modified":"2026-02-03T03:12:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T03:12:54","slug":"askot-wildlife-sanctuary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/askot-wildlife-sanctuary\/","title":{"rendered":"The Askot Wildlife Sanctuary: Home to Himalayan Musk Deer"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Askot Wildlife Sanctuary: Home to the Himalayan Musk Deer<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hidden deep in the eastern Himalayas, Askot Wildlife Sanctuary<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is one of Uttarakhand\u2019s most remote and biologically rich protected areas. Located about 54 km from Pithoragarh<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, this sanctuary was established in 1986<\/strong> with a focused mission\u2014to protect the endangered Himalayan Musk Deer and its fragile mountain habitat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Spreading across nearly 600 sq km<\/strong>, Askot Wildlife Sanctuary is a paradise for wildlife lovers, trekkers, and travelers seeking raw Himalayan wilderness.<\/p>\n

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Askot Wildlife Sanctuary Is Located in Which District?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Askot Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pithoragarh, often called Little Kashmir of Uttarakhand<\/em>, is known for its dramatic landscapes, high mountain passes, sacred rivers, and proximity to the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Tibet borders\u2014making Askot strategically and ecologically significant.<\/p>\n

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Location of Askot Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The sanctuary lies close to the Indo\u2013Nepal border<\/strong>, alongside the winding Kali River<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. Its geographic setting is truly unique:<\/p>\n