Search
Home » Destinations » Jammu» Attractions» Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary

Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, Jammu

Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is a renowned site located at a distance of 28 km from Jammu. This sanctuary has derived its name from the village of Nandini. The Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is sprawled over an area of 34 sq km. The sanctuary is inhabited by endangered and rare flora and fauna species.

The site is primarily a bird sanctuary that is known among people for its pheasant population. Apart from pheasants, travellers can spot red jungle fowl, blue rock pigeon, Indian mynah, chakor and peafowl, to name a few.

Travellers interested in the bird-watching tour at this sanctuary need to get wildlife tour permits that are provided by the Regional Wildlife Warden in Ramnagar, Jammu & Kashmir. Travellers are recommended to undertake bird-watching here from March to May.

For the record, this wildlife sanctuary has around 8 mammal species. Wild boar, goral, leopard, grey langur and rhesus monkey are some of the main species of this sanctuary. The best time to sight animals in Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is from September to March.

Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary Photos