Situated only 6 km. away from Jammu city, this sanctuary occupies an area of 31 sq.km. The area sustains 8 mammal species including nilgai and barking deer and 15 species of birds. The best season for mammal viewing is September to March and for bird viewing March to May. Within the sanctuary is a two bedroom mud hut. For passes contact the Regional Wildlife Warden, Jammu.
Approach : |
Airport |
Jammu (8 Kms) |
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Railhead |
Jammu (6 Kms) |
Area : |
31.50 sq kms |
Altitudinal Range: |
430 to 611 mtrs above m.s.l. |
Accomodation : |
1 Inspection hut = 2bedrooms= 4beds. |
Fauna : |
This area sustains more than eight mammal species , the most common being nilgai, barking deer, wild boar, rhesus monkey etc. |
Avifauna : |
The sanctuary supports Indian Mynah, blue rock pigeon, peafowl, red jungle fowl, jungle crow, golden oriole, white cheeked bulbul. |
Visit : |
Mammal viewing
Bird Viewing |
September to March
March to May |
Dress : |
Spring/Summer |
Trekking Shoes , Raincoat, and light clothing |
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Winter |
Trekking shoes, Heavy woollens, waterproof windcheaters. |
For Reservations Contact :
The Regional Wildlife Warden Jammu Region
Near Jammu Ashok Hotel Manda (Ramnagar)
Jammu, (Jammu and Kashmir)
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