GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -At altitude ranging from 3, 600m to 6, 700 m, the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary spread over a vast 2220 sq km area is by far the largest sanctuary of Himachal which also occupies some of the highest regions of the state. Kibber happens to be the only cold desert wildlife sanctuary in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kanwar Wildlife Sanctuary and Bandli Sanctuary are said to be the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary was established on 1st Nov 1999 with an area of 1, 400 km2 (540 sq mi). On 7th Apr 2013, the area was increased to 2, 220.12 km2 (857.19 sq mi). The elevation range of this sanctuary is 3, 600–6, 800 m (11, 800–22, 300 ft) above mean sea level.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nestled in the high-altitude belts of northeast Himachal and touted as the second highest village in the world, Kibber is a part of the Kibber wildlife sanctuary. This cold desert mountain valley is home to some of the most exotic high-altitude wildlife of India.