The musk deer is primarily found in the temperate forests of the Himalayas, where it inhabits alpine meadows and dense undergrowth, making Askot Wildlife Sanctuary and Gangotri National Park suitable habitats. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Uttarakhand, serves as a corridor for diverse fauna and offers the right ecological conditions for the musk deer. Gangotri National Park also resides within the Himalayan region, providing similar habitat characteristics, such as altitudes and climate favorable for this species. In contrast, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and Manas National Park are located in the Terai and Bodo areas, respectively, that do not typically support the musk deer's specific habitat requirements.