| Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve The area is located located at a distance of 48 kms. from Srinagar
to its south-west.It is famous for retaining several rare and endangered species
like the musk deer, and a rich and varied avifauna.
General Information :
| Approach: |
Airport |
Srinagar (57 kms.) |
|
Railhead |
Jammu (342 kms.) |
|
Road |
Srinagar (48 kms.) |
| Area
: |
180 sq.kms. |
| Altitudinal
Range : |
2400 to 4300 above M.S.L. |
| Accommodation
: |
Tourist and private accommodation readily available. Camping site available. |
| Flora
: |
The area holds a rich cover of vegetation, the dominant forest consisting of
conifers which account for over 90%. The principal species are Cedrus deodara, Pinus
griffithii, Abies pindrow, Aesculus indica etc. The major shrubs are Indigofera
heterantha, Viburnum spp., Sorbaria tomentosa etc. the ground cover is very rich and
dicotyledonus herbs dominate, comprising of Rumex patientia, Primula spp., anemone spp.,
etc. |
| Fauna
: |
Nature has gifted this Biosphere Reserve with multiple species of rare,
endangered and protected species. The main species are hangul, musk deer, serow, brown
bear, Leopard, black bear and red fox etc. |
| Avifauna : |
The area
houses a good population of pheasants and upland birds apart from other species, both
resident and migratory. The common birds are griffon vulture, monal, snow cock, koklas,
blue rock pigeon, Kashmir roller, European hoopoe, jungle crow etc. |
| Visit : |
Mammal viewing
Bird viewing |
September to March
(in lower areas)
March to May (in lower areas) |
| Dress : |
Summer/Spring
: Trekking shoes,raincoat and light clothing.
Winter : Trekking shoes, Heavy woolens and windcheater. |
For Reservations contact :
The Chief Wildlife Warden,
Jammu & Kashmir State,
Tourist Reception Centre,
Srinagar 190001, (Kashmir.) |
Cultural Heritage 