Situated in the vicinity of the Nanda Devi Peak at the height of 25765 ft. , the second highest peak in India , the Nanda Devi National Park has some of the most unique high altitude flora and fauna in the world. Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is in the vicinity of the Valley of Flowers. A Biosphere Reserve, the Nanda Devi National Park covers an area of 630 Sq.km. For six months of the year the regions remains snow covered. For rest of the months the regions remains dry and rain fall takes place in months of June to August.