| Overa- Aru Biosphere Reserve The area is located located at a distance of 76 kms. from Srinagar
to its south-east.It is famous for retaining several rare and endangered species like the
hangul, musk deer, brown bear, leopard, koklas, monal and snow cock.
General Information :
| Approach: |
Airport |
Srinagar (87 kms.) |
|
Railhead |
Jammu (280 kms.) |
|
Road |
Srinagar (76 kms.)
Anantnagh (40 kms.) |
| Area
: |
400 sq.kms. |
| Altitudinal
Range : |
3,050 to 5,425 above M.S.L. |
| Accommodation
: |
1 inspection hut ........ 2 bedrooms = 4 beds.
Tourist and private accommodation readily available at Pahalgam.
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, rhesus macaque, grey langur, Himalayan mouse hare, 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
Mammal/Bird viewing |
September to March
(in lower areas)
March to May (in lower areas)
May to August (in upper areas.) |
| Dress : |
Summer/Spring
: Trekking shoes,raincoat and light clothing.
Winter : Trekking shoes, Heavy woolens and waterproof windcheater. |
For Reservations contact :
The Chief Wildlife Warden,
Jammu & Kashmir State,
Tourist Reception Centre,
Srinagar 190001, (Kashmir.) |
Cultural Heritage 