Indian States
Jammu
& Kashmir
Jammu
( Kishtwar )
This
Park is interesting for the marked variations in topography and
vegetation that occur here. Spread over an area of 400 sq.km the
park contains 15 mammal species including the musk deer and Himalayan
black and brown bear.There are 50 species of birds.
General
Information :
Approach
: Airport Jammu (250 kms.)
Railhead Jammu (248 kms.)
Road Constructed up to Ikhala, but bus services are operated up
to Plamer only 20 kms. north of Kishtwar.
Area : 400 sq.kms
Altitudinal Range: 1,700 to 4,800 metres above M.S.L
Accomodation : Check with Regional Wildlife Warden.
Flora : The area is characterised by marked variations in topography,climate
and altitude as a result of which different types of forest vegetation
occur.The principal tree species are Cedrus deodara,Pinus gerardiana,
Pinus wallichiana, Quercus spp., Juglans regia, Ulmus spp., etc.
The dominant shrubs are Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana,Viburnum spp.,
Desmodium tiliaefolium and Rosa spp. The major herbs include Primula
spp., Brachypodium spp., Anemone spp., Dipsacus mitis, Artemisia
vulgaris, etc.
Fauna : There are over fifteen mammal species; the principal
species being hangul, musk deer, markhor, goral Himalayan brown
bear, langur, leopard, etc.
Avifauna : Fifty species of birds exist here and the main
species are the Himalayan jungle crow, griffon vulture, bearded
vulture, golden oriole, paradise flycatcher, white cheeked bulbul,
Indian Mynah.
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.
Other Adventure Places:-
Patnitop
112 kms from Jammu. This famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful
plateau, at an altitude of 2024 metres across which the Jammu-Srinagar
Highway passes. Enveloped by thickly wooded forests, Patnitop offers
beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views of
the mountainscape of the Chenab basin. ...
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Sanasar
119 kms. from Jammu and only 17 kms. from Patnitop, Sanasar is cup
shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers. ...
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Krimchi
the way to Shudh Mahadev Mantalai, a short detour takes one to Krimchi,
site of three of the oldest temples of Jammu. The architecture of
the temple shows distinct Greek (Hellenic) influences. Pancheri,
a hill resort is a short distance away from here. This is a splendid
stone temple complex. A small stream flows below it. Three old temples
stand in a row facing east. ... more
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