|
Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve
| Location |
48km.
from Srinagar |
| Attractions |
Himalayan Musk Deer, Red Fox, Black & Brown Bear |
| Best
Season |
For
bird viewing March-May |
| |
For
animal viewing September-March |
| Area |
180 sq km. |
Gulmarg
Biosphere Reserve 48 km from Srinagar, the reserve has an area of
180 sq km, and an altitudinal range of 2,400 - 4,300 meters above
sea level. Fauna includes Himalayan musk deer, red fox, brown and
black bear. among avifauna are upland birds, both resident and migratory.
The best time for animal viewing is September to March and for bird
viewing March to May.
Note: When in a sanctuary or national park it is
important to dress in camouflage colors (khaki, green etc). Do not
make undue noise and avoid littering the forest floors with paper,
tins and food leftovers. While photographing take due caution not
to disturb the birds and animals.
J&K Tourist Offices at:
| New
Delhi |
Tel:
345373 |
Telex:
031-61854 JKT.IN |
| Bombay |
Tel:
216249 |
Telex:
011-3323 APPLE.IN |
| Ahmedabad
|
Tel:
20473 |
Telex:
012-656 APPLE IN |
| Calcutta
|
Tel:
205790 |
Telex:
021-2458 |
| Hyderabad |
Tel:
63276 |
|
| Jammu
Tawi |
Tel:
48172. 49527 |
Telex:
0377-228 TSM-IM |
| Madras
|
|
Tel:
562355 |
The Director of Tourism
J&K Government, Srinagar
| Tel: |
72449,
73648, 77224 |
| After
Office Hours: |
77303,
77305 |
| Grams: |
JAKTOURISM
|
| Telex: |
0375-207
TSM.IN |
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