Other Wildlife Places in Jammu And Kashmir

Overa Wildlife Sanctuary

Location : 76 km. from Srinagar near Pahalgam
Attractions : Pheasents
Best Season : For bird viewing March -August
: For animal viewing September-April
Area : 32 sq km.

Description
Overa Wildlife Sanctuary located 76 km from Srinagar, near Pahalgam, it has an area of 32 sq km , and is famed for its many species of pheasants. It sustains 13 species of mammals and over 80 species of birds. The best time to visit the sanctuary for mammal viewing is September to April and for bird viewing from March to August For overnight stay there is a two bedroom hut as well as a 10 bedded dormitory. For passes and reservations, contact the office of the Chief wildlife Warden, Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar.


Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve

Location : 48km. from Srinagar
Attractions : Himalayan Musk Deer, Red Fox, Black & Brown Bear
Best Season : For bird viewing March-May
: For animal viewing September-March
Area : 180 sq km.

Description
Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve 48 km from Srinagar, the reserve has an area of 180 sq km, and an altitudinal range of 2,400 -- 4,300 meters above sea level. Fauna includes Himalayan musk deer, red fox, brown and black bear. among avifauna are upland birds, both resident and migratory. The best time for animal viewing is September to March and for bird viewing March to May.


The Hemis High Altitude National Park
Location : Near Leh
Attractions : Shapu, Bharal,Snow Leopard
Best Season : For bird viewing March -May, September-December
: For animal viewing September-May
Area : 600 sq km.

Description
The Hemis High Altitude National Park: includes the catchments of two valleys which drain into the River Indus. It is named after the famous monastery -- Hemis, and sprawls over 600 sq km. Approachable by road from Leh, this national park contains several camping sites. The area is barren and rocky, covered only sparsely with vegetation. Most of the ten species of mammal here are extremely rare -- shapu, bharal, great Tibetan sheep, ibex and snow leopard. The avifauna too comprises species which are not seen at lower altitudes: Himalayan snow cock being an example. ?he best season for mammal viewing is September to May and for bird viewing March to May and September to December. For passes contact the Wildlife Warden, Leh

Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve
Location : 76km. from Srinagar
Attractions : Musk Deer,Leopard,Brown Bear
Best Season : For bird viewing May-August
: For animal viewing September-February
Area : 32 sq km.

Description
Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve located 76 km from Srinagar, near Pahalgam, it has an area of 32 sq km. Several species of birds as well as fauna are found here -- musk deer, brown bear, leopard to name a few. The altitudinal range varies from 3,000 to 5,425 meters above sea level. Prime viewing time for the upper areas is from May to August In the lower areas, for bird viewing the best time is March to May and for animal viewing from September to March. Accommodation in two bedroom huts is available. For passes contact the Regional wildlife Warden, Srinagar.