Spread over an
area of 10.04-sq-kms, this sanctuary houses an appreciable variety of
bird as well as animal life, most notably Cheetal or Axis Deer. This is
located right on the banks of river Ujh, northwards of village Jasrota.
The entire area mainly sustains Bamboo Plantations.Flora
Even if the
bamboo plantations basically dominate the sanctuary area, still other
broad-leaved species such as Acacia Catechu A.Arabica, Dalbergia Sissoo,
Lannea Grandis, etc are also found over here. The main shrubs that grow
here include Lantana Camara, Carisa Spinarum and Dodonea Visacosa.
Fauna And
Avifauna
The most prolific
mammals found there are Cheetal, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey.
There is rich variety of Pheasants and other migratory and resident
birds found in the sanctuary. The principal species are Peafowl, Red
Jungle Fowl, Jungle Bush Quail, Green Pigeon and Blue Rock Pigeon.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: Nearest
airport is Jammu (65-km).
Rail: Nearest
railhead is Jammu (63-km)
Road: The
sanctuary is easily accessible from the Jammu-Srinagar Highway (70-km).
