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Location:
42-km From Jammu,
J&K
Coverage Area: 97.82-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Wild Boar, Barking
Deer, Leopard
Best Time To Visit: Mammal Viewing -
September To March
Bird Viewing - March To May
Named for the two
lakes on each corner of it, this sanctuary comprises an area of
98.82-sq-kms and supports a mammal population of 8 species including
Goral, Wild Boar, Barking Deer, Leopard and 15 species of birds. There
is a multitude of birds found in the sanctuary, which includes Black
Partridge, Red Jungle Fowl, Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Green Pigeon, Blue
Rock Pigeon, and Rufus Turtle Dove.
Flora
The mixed scrub
forest cover of the sanctuary region comprises mainly of broad-leaved
species, which are mixed with stands of Pinus Gerardiana. The common
broad-leaved species are Mallotus Phillipensis, Dalbergia Sissii, Ficus
Religiosa, and Bahunia Variegata.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
Nearest airport is Jammu (58-km0.
Rail: Nearest railhead is Jammu (56-km).
Road: Regular buses ply from Jammu, which is at a distance of
42-km from the sanctuary.
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