The Great Himalayan National Park is found in the Kullu district which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has an area of 620 sq km and ranging from an altitude of 1500 meters to 4500 meters and was created in 1984. There are various forest types found here such as deodars, silver firs, spruce, oak and alpine pastures. In the Great Himalayan National Park, there are a variety of animals found such as snow leopards, Himalayan yak, Himalayan black bear, western tragopan, monal and musk deer.  Moreover, there are sanctuaries such as Naina Devi Sanctuary in Bilaspur district with an area of 120 sq km , Gobind Sagar Sanctuary with an area of 100 sq km and Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary. The Gobind Sagar Lake has fish species such as Mrigal carp, silver carp, katla, mahseer and rohu. Narkanda, located in at an altitude of around 8850 feet, is known for its apple orchards. It is located between the river valleys of Giri and Sutlej.