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>> Overa Wildlife Sanctuary
Location:
76-km From Srinagar,Near
Pahalgam,Kashmir Region, J&K
Coverage Area : 32.27-sq-kms
Main Attractions : Pheasant
Best Time To Visit :
Mammal Viewing - September To March
Bird Viewing - March To May
Accommodation
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Arrival
Information :
-- By
Rail : Nearest
railhead is Jammu (280-km).
-- By Air : Nearest
Airport is Srinagar (87-km).
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By Road :
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Nearby Excursions :
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Nearby Cities :
Overa
Wildlife Sanctuary is located 76-km from Srinagar, near Pahalgam, and has an
area of 32.27-sq-kms.
Fauna
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The area is home to a number of rare, threatened and
protected species of birds and mammals. It sustains 13 species of mammals and
over 80 species of birds. The sanctuary has acquired an outstanding position for
its varied and magnificent species of pheasants.
This area houses a variety of mammals most of which are faced with the serious
threat of extinction. They are the Hangul, Musk Deer, Serow, Rhesus Macaque,
Langur, Leopard, Leopard Cat, etc.
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