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Dachigam national park

Location: 22-km From Srinagar, Kashmir Region, J&K
Area: 141-sq-kms.
Attractions: Kashmir Stag, Himalayan Black Bear, Markhor, Ibex, Exotic Birds
Best Time To Visit: Upper Dachigam - May-August
Lower Dachigam: September- December
Bird Viewing: March To May

Gulmarg 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
 

Ram Nagar wild life sanctuary

Location: 6-km. From Jammu, J&K
Coverage Area: 31.50-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Neelgai, Barking Deer
Best Time To Visit: Mammal Viewing - September To March
Bird Viewing: March To May

Hemis high altitude national park

Location: Near Leh, Ladakh Region, J&K
Coverage Area: 600-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Shapu, Bharal, Snow Leopard
Best Time To Visit: Mammal Viewing - September To March
Bird Viewing: March To May & September to December
 

Kishtwar High altitude national park

Location: Jammu, J&K
Coverage Area: 400-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Musk Deer, Himalayan Brown-Black Deer
Best Time To Visit: Mammal Viewing - September To March
Bird Viewing: March To May

NANDINI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Location: 28-km From Jammu, J&K
Coverage Area: 33.24-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Pheasant
Best Time To Visit: Mammal Viewing - September To March
Bird Viewing: March To May

The main species are Leopard, Wildboar, Rhesus Monkey, Garal, Grey Langur, etc. The common birds found over here are Indian Mynah, Blue Rock Pigeon, Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Chir Pheasants, Chakor, etc.