Situated only 6-km away from, Jammu city, this sanctuary occupies an area of 31.50-sq-kms. The sanctuary area sustains 8 mammal species including Nilgai and Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, etc. The sanctuary supports 15 species of birds including Indian Mynah, Blue Rock Pigeon, Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Jungle Crow, Golden Oriole, and White Cheeked Bulbul.