Indian States
Jammu
& Kashmir
Jammu
(
Places
To See )
(
Sruinsar Wildlife Sanctuary)
Surinsar
Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary
Named for the two lakes on each corner of it, this sanctuary
comprises an area of 98 sq.km and supports a mammal population
of 8 species and 15 species of birds.
Approach : Airport Jammu (58 Kms)
Railhead Jammu (56 Kms)
Road Jammu (42 Kms)
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Area : 97.82 Kms
Accomodation : Check with Regional wildlife warden.
Flora : The mixed scrub forest comprises mainly of broad leaved
species which are mixed with stands of Pinus gerardiana. The common
broad leaved species are Acacia spp., Mallotus phillipensis, dalbergia
sissii, ficus religiosa, bahunia variegata.
Fauna : There are eight species viz., Goral, wild boar, barking
deer, leopard.
Avifauna : There is multitude of birds viz., black partridge,
red jungle fowl, peafowl, grey partridge, green pigeon, blue rock
pigeon, rufus turtle dove.
Visit : Mammal viewing
Bird Viewing September to March
March to May
Dress : Spring/Summer Trekking Shoes , Raincoat, and light clothing
Winter Trekking shoes, Heavy woolens, 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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