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NANDINI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

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» North India
» Jammu & Kashmir
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

Nandini wildlife sanctuary has an area of 33.24-sq-kms and was named after Nandni village located at a distance of 28-kms from Jammu, on NHIA. There is appreciable pheasant population.

There are about eight mammal species in the whole sanctuary area. 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.

HOW TO GET THERE

Air: Nearest Airport is situated at Jammu (26-km).

Rail: Nearest railhead is Jammu (28-km)

Road: Regular buses ply to the Sanctuary from Jammu (28-km) as well as from Srinagar (274-km).

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

The Regional Wildlife Warden, Jammu Region
Near Jammu, Ashok Hotel Manda (Ramnagar)
Jammu, (Jammu and Kashmir)