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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
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).
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