Manali Flora and Fauna

The stunning variety of Manali flora and fauna is largely responsible for the immense beauty of this region. Nestled amidst the serenity of varied jungle, apple orchards and gurgling streams, the woodlands of Manali support a wide range of flora and fauna. The wildlife sanctuaries provide excellent habitat for hundreds of species many of which are counted as being part of the endangered variety. The verdant green forests are a treasure trove of the rich flora and fauna of Manali.

The undulating meadows and wooded hill sides lined with pine, fir, poplar, oak and deodar brings out the romance of Manali. The nature is mesmerizing all the more during the months of April till June and September till October. With the light drizzles of the rainy months the greenery in Manali opens a newer vista.

The rich flora of Manali include Deodar (Cedrus deodara), Oak (Quercus incana), Kail , Aesculus (Aesculus indica), Fir (Abies pindrow), Spruce (Pices smithiana), Maple (Acer pictum), Bras (Rhododendron arborium), Fig (Ficus spp), Walnut (Juglans regia), Poplar (Populus ciliata), Pine (Pinus roxburghii) and the list is unending.

The wide range of faunal varieties is inevitably mentioned while referring to Manali flora and fauna. The beautiful hills of Manali is a safe haven for Leopard, Barking deer, Musk deer, Snow leopard, Black bear, Brown bear, Himalayn ibex, Porcupine and numerous other varieties. The avian varieties found in Manali, especially in the Manalsu valley, are Monal, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Himalayan Griffon Vulture, Black StorkWestern Tragopan, Koklas, Kingfisher, Chakor, Grey Heron, White Stork, Snow pigeon and numerous other varieties.