Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve in Kashmir

Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve in Kashmir

The area is located located at a distance of 48 kms. from Srinagar to its south-west.It is famous for retaining several rare and endangered  species like the  musk deer, and a rich and varied avifauna.

General Information :

Approach: Airport Srinagar (57 kms.)

Railhead Jammu (342 kms.)

Road Srinagar (48 kms.)

Area : 180 sq.kms.

Altitudinal Range : 2400 to 4300 above M.S.L.

Accommodation : Tourist and private accommodation readily available. Camping site available.

Flora : The area holds a rich cover of vegetation, the dominant forest consisting of conifers which account for over 90%. The principal species are Cedrus deodara, Pinus griffithii, Abies pindrow, Aesculus indica etc. The major shrubs are Indigofera heterantha, Viburnum spp., Sorbaria tomentosa etc. the ground cover is very rich and dicotyledonus herbs dominate, comprising of Rumex patientia, Primula spp., anemone spp., etc.

Fauna : Nature has gifted this Biosphere Reserve with multiple species of rare, endangered and protected species. The main species are hangul, musk deer, serow, brown bear, Leopard, black bear and red fox etc.

Avifauna : The area houses a good population of pheasants and upland birds apart from other species, both resident and migratory. The common birds are griffon vulture, monal, snow cock, koklas, blue rock pigeon, Kashmir roller, European hoopoe, jungle crow etc.

Visit : Mammal viewing 

Bird viewing September to March (in lower areas) 

March to May (in lower areas)

Dress : Summer/Spring : Trekking shoes,raincoat and light clothing. 

Winter : Trekking shoes, Heavy woolens and windcheater.

For Reservations contact :

The Chief Wildlife Warden, 

Jammu & Kashmir State, 

Tourist Reception Centre, 

Srinagar 190001, (Kashmir.)