Wildlife in jammu&kashmir

Dachiam:

  Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir

A very scenic valley with large meandering river. The surrounding mountainside contains the rare Kashmir stag (hangul), also black and brown bears. A trek to the upper reaches, where you can camp, offers spectacular vistas. There you may also see the musk deer, a small species widely hunted for the male's musk gland, consider valuable in treating importance and a mojar export to Europe's perfumeries. The sanctuary is 22 kms. by road from Srinagar and 311 kms. from station, certainly wroth to visit.

Located very close to Srinagar (22km), Dachigam National Park with its splendid forests and magnificent scenery, is easily accessible. Of all the many sanctuaries in the state. the one at Dachigam is the best known. At one time the exclusive hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kashmir, it was declared a national park in 1951, and owing to a strictly enforced conservation programme, the hangul population, once 150, now stands at over 400 animals.

The two sectors of the Park - Upper and Lower Dachigam are spread over an area of 141 sq. km. and altitudes vary between 1700 and 4300 metres. Two steep ridges enclose the Park with its great topographical variety - deep ravines, rocky outcrops, steep wooded slopes and rolling alpine pastures. Tumbling down from the Masrar Lake (4300m), up in the high ranges, the Dachigam River winds through Lower Dachigam.

Park Population :
The Park is the habitat of the endangered hangul or the Kashmir stag - the only species of red deer to be found in India. Winter is the best time to view the hangul, when they congregate in the shelter of the lower valleys. Other inhabitants include the Himalayan black bear, species of wild goat like the markhor and ibex and varieties of exotic Himalayan birds.

Colourful pheasants include the crimson tragopan, the iridescent monal pheasant with its glittering plumage, the blood pheasant and the koklass pheasant. The golden eagle and the bearded vulture or lammergeier are seen circling the brilliant blue skies. The leopard, which is the only predator in this paradise is rarely seen as also the elusive snow leopard which is found in the higher altitudes. Other animals include the rare musk deer and the Himalayan marmot. A metalled road takes visitors from Srinagar into Lower Dachigam. Upper Dachigam can only be explored on foot.

Main attraction :
Amidst forests of silver birch and conifer roams the hangul. Rare and on the verge of extinction till a few years ago, the national park at Dachigam contains the last viable hangul population in the world. Related to the red deer of Europe, this breed is characterised by its white rump patch and impressive spread of antlers.

General Information :

 Gulmarg:

 J&K Tourist Offices at:

The Director of Tourism J&K Government, Srinagar

Jasrota:

Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir

 Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary has an area of 10 sq km, it houses an appreciable variety of bird and animal life, most notably cheetal or axis deer.
Note: When in a sanctuary or national park it is important to dress in camouflage colors (khaki, green etc). Do not make undue noise and avoid littering the forest floors with paper, tins and food leftovers. While photographing take due caution not to disturb the birds and animals.

The
Director of Tourism J&K Government, Srinagar

Keibul:

Keibul Lam Jao National Park, Kashmir

Keibul Lam Jao National Park is unusual wilderness that homes the Sangai or Manipur brow - antlered deer. The hunting reserve for water fowl, is just 40 sq. km. in area. It was declared a sanctuary in 1954 when numbers of the highly localised Sangai became dangerously depleted. The graceful deer, noted for their curved antlers, live on the floating vegetation on the Logtak Lake, 32 km south of Imphal.

Overa Aru:

Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve, Pahalgam

 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.

 Note: When in a sanctuary or national park it is important to dress in camouflage colors (khaki, green etc). Do not make undue noise and avoid littering the forest floors with paper, tins and food leftovers. While photographing take due caution not to disturb the birds and animals.
J&K Tourist Offices at:

Nandni:

Nandni Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir

 Nandni Wildlife Sanctuary (26 km) from Jammu, sanctuary has an area of 33 sq km.

Note: When in a sanctuary or national park it is important to dress in camouflage colors (khaki, green etc). Do not make undue noise and avoid littering the forest floors with paper, tins and food leftovers. While photographing take due caution not to disturb the birds and animals.
J&K Tourist Offices at:

The Director of Tourism
J&K Government, Srinagar

• Tel: 72449, 73648, 77224
• After Office Hours: 77303, 77305
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• Telex: 0375-207 TSM.IN

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