Wildlife of Jammu and Kashmir
Dachigam national park
Location : 22-km From Srinagar, Kashmir Region, J&K;
Area: 141-sq-kms.
Attractions: Kashmir Stag, Himalayan Black Bear, Markhor, Ibex, Exotic Birds
Best Time To Visit: Upper Dachigam - May-August
Lower Dachigam: September- December
Bird Viewing: March To May
Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve
Location : 48-km Southwest Of Srinagar, Kashmir Region, J&K;
Coverage Area: 180-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Musk Deer
Best Time To Visit:Mammal Viewing - September To March
Bird Viewing: March To May
Ram Nagar wild life sanctuary
Location : 6-km. From Jammu, J&K;
Coverage Area: 31.50-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Neelgai, Barking Deer
Best Time To Visit:Mammal Viewing - September To March
Bird Viewing: March To May
Hemis high altitude national park
Location : Near Leh, Ladakh Region, J&K;
Coverage Area: 600-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Shapu, Bharal, Snow Leopard
Best Time To Visit:Mammal Viewing - September To March
Bird Viewing: March To May & September to December
NANDINI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Location : 28-km From Jammu, J&K;
Coverage Area: 33.24-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Pheasant
Best Time To Visit:Mammal Viewing - September To March
Bird Viewing: March To May
The main species are Leopard, Wildboar, Rhesus Monkey, Garal, Grey Langur, etc. The common birds found over here are Indian Mynah, Blue Rock Pigeon, Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Chir Pheasants, Chakor, etc.