Monday, August 23, 2010

Nandni Wildlife Sanctuary

Nandni Wildlife Sanctuary :

The sanctuary has an area of 33 sq.km. and has been named after nandni village located at a distance of 28 kms from Jammu.on NHIA. There is appreciable pheasant population.

General Information :

Approach : Airport Jammu (26 kms.)
Railhead Jammu (28 kms.)
Road Jammu/Srinagar ( 20/274 kms)
Area : 33.24 sq.kms
Accomodation : Check with wildlife warden

Fauna : There are about eight mammal species in the area. The main species are leopard, wildboar, rhesus monkey, garal, grey langur etc.

Avifauna : The common birds are Indian mynah, blue rock pigeon, peafowl, red jungle fowl, chir pheasants, chakor etc.

Visit : Mammal viewing 
Bird Viewing September to March
March to May
Dress : Spring/Summer Trekking Shoes , Raincoat, and light clothing
Winter Trekking shoes, medium/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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