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.  A night in the wilderness of the lush forests or a day- thrilling safari ride? What's your pick? The desert state of Rajasthan has got the best of both worlds!   Video Credits: Writer - Upasya Bhowal Editor- Suraj Wadhwa Voice over- Trinetra Paul  About OUTLOOK TRAVELLER: India's best travel magazine, travel guides, and the only narrative travel writing website.   #wildlife #nationalpark #hemisnationalpark

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

00:19 Sprawling across an area of over 4,400 square kilometers, this park near the Hemis Gompa

00:26 is home to some of the most exotic animals.

00:37 Also known as the Himalayan wolves, they have a thick, woolly, brownish-black coat and prey

00:42 on deer, sheep and other large mammals.

00:52 These animals are solitary by nature and prefer to remain alone, so you have to be really

00:57 lucky to spot one of them at Hemis.

01:08 Known as the king of the mountains, their agile bodies and strong build help them scale

01:13 mountains easily.

01:22 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

01:41 in near-freezing temperatures.

01:46 The best time to visit Hemis National Park is from May to October.

01:53 And if you are planning a trip during June or July, try to catch the Hemis Festival at

01:58 the Hemis Gompa Monastery.

02:00 the Hemis.

02:02 the Hemis.

02:05 (upbeat music)

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