Jammu and Kashmir regarded as the heaven on the earth not only known for its natural environment and scenic beauty, but also for its vast natural and wildlife resources. The state is visited by numerous visitors from many countries of the world to have a look of the natural resource available. Many people from different parts of the world come to visit these parks, wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries every year. Students, scientists, nature lovers and common tourists come to learn and see the vast reserve of wildlife and forest resource in the state. The state is ho0me to some of the best natural forest reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is one of them.
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary – Introduction
Located 28 kilometers away from Jammu city, Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over an area of 33.24 sq-kms. The sanctuary is named after Nandni village in Jammu. Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is among the few places in the country that has a vast reserve of natural resources and wildlife. The sanctuary is visited by many people from various parts of the world. Pheasants are the main attraction of the place. The sanctuary is a safe heaven to many wild and endangered species of plants and animals such as Garal, Grey Langur, Leopard, Rhesus Monkey and Wildboar. One can also find a variety of birds in the sanctuary. Apart from these tourists specially come here to have a look of other animals such as Wild Boar, Barking Deer and Leopard.
Wild Life in Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many wild animals such as Barking Deer, Goral, Leopard and Wild Boar, Black Partridge, Blue Rock Pigeon, Green Pigeon, Grey Partridge, Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl and Rufus Turtle Dove. Also there are a variety of birds such as birds such as Blue Rock Pigeon, Chakor, Chir Pheasants, Indian Mynah, Peafowl and Red Jungle Fowl. The sanctuary also serves as a reserve for different rarest of the rare plant species.
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary – Tourist information
Climate -Climate here is very cold with the temperature ranging in the extreme level.
Best time to visit -Best time to view wild mammal is from September to March, while birds viewed from March to May.
Getting there -
By Air : Nearest Airport is situated at Jammu (26-km).
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Jammu (28-km)
By Road: One can find regular buses to the Sanctuary from Jammu (28-km) as well as Srinagar (274-km).
