Surinsar Mansar 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)

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)