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Hemis High Altitude Wildlife | Kishtwar Park | Dachigam National Park | Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve | Overa National Park

Location: 6-km. From Jammu, J&K
Coverage Area: 31.50-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Neelgai, Barking Deer
Best Time To Visit: Mammal Viewing - September To March
Bird Viewing - March To May

Situated only 6-km away from, Jammu city, this sanctuary occupies an area of 31.50-sq-kms. The sanctuary area sustains 8 mammal species including Nilgai and Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, etc. The sanctuary supports 15 species of birds including Indian Mynah, Blue Rock Pigeon, Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Jungle Crow, Golden Oriole, and White Cheeked Bulbul.

Best season for mammal viewing is from the months of September to March and for bird viewing, March to May.

HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Nearest Airport Is Jammu (8-km).

Rail: Nearest Railhead is Jammu (6-km).

Road: Regular buses ply from Jammu to the sanctuary.

WHERE TO STAY
Within the sanctuary there is a two-bedroom hut for overnight stay.

FOR MORE TOURIST INFORMATION:
For passes contact the Regional Wildlife Warden, Jammu (near, Jammu Ashok Hotel)

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