In 1955, Govind Pashu Vihar was brought into reality as a wildlife asylum & is a division of Upper Tons Valley. Original name was Tons and later altered to Govind Pashu Vihar following announcement. In 1991 Uttar Pradesh Government notified its purpose of represent division of the asylum as Govind National Park amid a core region of 472.08 km2. The area of Govind Pashu Vihar is wealthy in its past & legends. Though, several of these are opposing to comparable tradition which are well-liked in extra divisions of the country. As an example, though the Pandavas (the Mahabharata heroes) are well thought-out the moral ones in most parts of Indian country, citizens here are impressed by the Kauravas (the offenders) & adore them like gods. The sanctuary outlines the higher catchments of River Tons that is the mainly significant branch of Yamuna River in its higher reaches. The region has several rare animals & its huge region together with the neighboring forests of the adjacent areas helps in preserving hereditary variety. The region is quite rich in remedial plants, several of which create the bases for definite life curing drugs. The picturesque beauty of the region is matchless.