1. Snow leopards are highly illusive and a vulnerable species and are mostly found in India in the Himalayan states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
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2. Uttarakhand which is home to some 90 snow leopards, will soon launch a ‘Snow Leopard Tour’ in the state, with an aim to encourage sustainable tourism and protect the species.
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3. In Uttarakhand, snow leopards are found in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Gangotri National Park, Askot Wildlife Sanctuary and some other places.
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4. The government plans to launch a pilot project in the Uttarkashi district, known for its population of snow leopards as early as next month.
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5. According to the state’s Tourism Department, the first-ever tour will be held in Harsil, also known as the “mini Switzerland of India”.
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