Situated only
6-km away from, Jammu city, this sanctuary occupies an area of
31.50-sq-kms. The sanctuary area sustains 8 mammal species including
Nilgai and Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, etc. The sanctuary
supports 15 species of birds including Indian Mynah, Blue Rock Pigeon,
Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Jungle Crow, Golden Oriole, and White Cheeked
Bulbul.
Best season for
mammal viewing is from the months of September to March and for bird
viewing, March to May.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Nearest
Airport Is Jammu (8-km).
Rail: Nearest
Railhead is Jammu (6-km).
Road: Regular
buses ply from Jammu to the sanctuary.
WHERE TO STAY
Within the
sanctuary there is a two-bedroom hut for overnight stay.
