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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
Accommodation
: Tourist and private
accommodation are readily
available in Gulmarg. There
is also a camping
site available near the reserve area.
Arrival
Information :
-- By Rail : Nearest railhead is Jammu (342-km).
-- By Air : Nearest airport is Srinagar (57-km).
-- By Road :
-- Nearby Excursions :
-- Nearby Cities :
The
reserve area is located at a distance of 48-km from Srinagar, to its southwest.
It is famous for retaining several rare and endangered species such as the musk
deer, and a rich and varied avifauna.
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, ,
Sorbaria Tomentosa, etc. The ground cover over here is also very rich and
Dicotyledonus herbs dominate the area, comprising of Rumex Patientia, etc.
Fauna :
Nature has gifted this Biosphere Reserve with multiple species of rare, endangered and protected species. The main species found over here are Hangul, Musk Deer, Serow, Brown Bear, Leopard, Black Bear and Red Fox, etc.
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