Inventorization of Existing Flora of Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in the Uttarakhand, India

Abstract

Govind wildlife sanctuary a pride of Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand and the house of a wide varieties of flora. In addition, it forms the upper catchment of the Tons River, which is the most important tributary of the Yamuna river. Thus, the Govind wild life sanctuary is a major water shed for the river Yamuna, an important river for the Indo-Gangetic plains. The rich biodiversity, rolling large meadows, criss-cross dancing rivers and streams, high altitude lakes, snow clad peaks and unique social and cultural style of the area altogether represent unique scenic beauty which is unparalleled in the entire Himalayas and as such the area has a great tourism potential.