Kedarkantha

Kedarkantha is a mountain peak of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Its elevation is. Kedarkantha is located within Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarkashi district.

Flora and fauna

The forest cover around Kedarkantha Peak is predominantly made up of pine trees. Between elevations of 2,000 meters to 3,000 meters, one can find forests of deodar, oak, and rhododendron. Deodar is traditionally used in the construction of temples. Oak and rhododendron wood is commonly utilized for making agricultural tools, while their leaves serve as fodder for livestock. These materials are often seen in use by the local villagers in the region.
The trail is adorned with a diverse range of floral species, including Reinwardtia, Bauhinia variegata, Primula denticulata, Rhododendrons, Fragaria nubicola, Gentiana kurroo, Persicaria capitata, White Himalayan Lungwort, Viburnum grandiflorum, and many more. Typically, wildflowers bloom during early spring, from late March to April.
The region is known for birds such as the Himalayan snow cock, kala titar, chakor, magpie, thrush, paradise flycatcher, parakeet, and bulbuls.
The area is also home to a variety of mammals, including the Himalayan black bear. Other animals such as leopards, tigers, barking deer, and sambhar are occasionally seen. Marmots along with other rodents, are present.