Himalayan musk deer was seen filling the forest area adjoining Kanchula Khark near Chopta in Chamoli district. Musk deer Breeding and Conservation Center was established in Chamoli in the year 1981-82 with the help of Kanchula Khark Mandal, UNESCO. Apart from this, some areas of Didihat, Dharchula and Munsiyari were declared as Askot Kasturi Mrig Vihar. {{ keyword }} The purpose of setting up these centers is to increase the number of this rare creature.
Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary, located at a distance of 07 km from Chopta, is considered to be one of the smallest yet major wildlife sanctuaries of Uttarakhand. Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary is a major tourist attraction located near Chopta for wildlife lovers. {{ keyword}}
This is an ideal place for those, which love animals and are looking for Himalayan wlidlife. {{ keyword }} About musk deer is believed it, That there is a musk in his navel, because of which,where they urinate, there smells like cents. If you are interested in watching a musk deer,then you will have to travel to Chopta.
This sanctuary is surrounded by dense forests all around. This sanctuary is the centre of attraction in Chopta . The tranquil atmosphere here and the beautiful view of the surrouding attract a lot of visitors coming here.
The best time to visit Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary is between the months of September to November and March to May. {{ keyword }} Travlling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to heavy snowfall in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.