Indian States
Jammu
& Kashmir
Jammu
( Wildlife
)
(
Ramnagar )
| 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 |
|
| bedroomed
hut. For passes contact the Regional Wildlife Warden, Jammu.
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Approach
: Airport Jammu (8 Kms)
Railhead Jammu (6 Kms)
Area : 31.50 sqkms
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 ( September to March )
Bird Viewing ( March to May )
Dress : Spring/Summer Trekking Shoes , Raincoat, and light
clothing
Winter Trekking shoes, Heavy woolens, waterproof windcheaters.
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