Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary: Preserving the endangered wild life
Jammu, June 07: If you are an active birdwatcher and want to spot beautiful rare birds of the sanctuary, then Nandini Wild Life Sanctuary has a great deal of wildlife attractions which are facing extinction in present times, that will enchant anyone visiting this destination.
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary in Jammu gets its name from the Nandini Village located close by sprawling across an expanse of 33.24 sq km, this reserve is covered with dense forestation of fir and pine trees.
Primarily a bird sanctuary known for its thick pheasant population, the Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 28 kilometers from the Jammu city and the perfect way to set out on bird watching tours deep into Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary greens would be to secure wildlife tour permits that are issued at the Regional Wildlife Warden, Jammu and Kashmir in Ramnagar.
At Nandini Wild Life Sanctuary one can spot birds like the Blue rock pigeon, Red jungle fowl, peafowl, Chir pheasants, Indian mynahs and others while on a wildlife tour and eight recorded varieties of mammals which include garal, langur, wild boars and leopards and rhesus monkey are a common sight here.
Birds like Indian mynah, cheer pheasant, red jungle fowl, Indian peafowl, blue rock pigeon and chakor flock here in large numbers, making it a favourite haunt of birdwatchers and ornithologists. With its dense woods and rich wildlife, Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary thrives as a wonderful destination for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
The verdant landscapes of Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary incite every visitor to click pictures. Capturing photos of the rare and common animals in all their wilderness is an event not to be missed.
For kids, Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is a wonderful place to visit. A trip to this park would definitely enlighten kids about the varied flora and fauna of the northernmost state of India.
The wildlife sanctuary is very much acclaimed and is known for its diverse wildlife and the beautiful species.
This wildlife sanctuary was established in 1990 to preserve and protect the depleting green cover of the Jammu and Kashmir. It also gives a home to endangered species looking for a good green cover as their habitat. It covers the nearby areas of Jammu and is a must visit experience for everyone.
The varied topography and the ideal surrounding is a perfect home to the wild animals and the winged animals to stay and flourish. This is considered as one of the most important tourist places in Jammu and Kashmir. It nestles many endangered and rare animals that can be seen through the famous safaris in their natural habitat.
The immaculate bliss and the beauty of the woods in this peaceful and tranquil location make everyone fall in love with its beauty. This sanctuary is very famous for the diverse flora and fauna and the rare species that cannot be seen anywhere else.
The sanctuary is well connected to different parts of India and the nearest railhead is situated at a distance of 28 kilometers at Jammu. The nearest airport is also located at Jammu at a distance of 26 kilometers from the wildlife sanctuary. Apart from the aforementioned, there is a regular bus service that connects the place with Srinagar in Kashmir. Those interested in bird watching tours may set out on adventure bird tours in the months of March to May and those interested in wild animal gazing may set out on Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary tours during the months of September to March.
Jammu and Kashmir is a haven for many visitors due to its rich culture and topography. It is called a treasure of wide variety of natural resources. People from the different parts of the world come to visit this paradise to have a look and enjoy the natural resources available. Many students, nature lovers, scientists and other common tourists frequently visit these parks, the wildlife sanctuaries to experience the huge wildlife reserves and the forest of the state.
This state is home to the best natural forest resources and reserves and Nandini Wildlife sanctuary is one of the beautiful wildlife sanctuaries situated in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu area used to be very thick forested with a huge variety of mammals teaming a few years ago but due to urbanization and deforestation most of the forest cover is vanishing with some patches like these sanctuaries becoming an important asset to be protected to preserve the endangered species and the rare flora and fauna. These kinds of rare sights also become the most frequented tourist destinations and with the government stepping in Nandini Wild Life Sanctuary is also expected to gain more focus and footfalls in the days to come. (Compiled with inputs from tourism related sites)