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Overa-Aru
Biosphere Reserve,
Pahalgam
| Location |
76km.
from Srinagar |
| Attractions |
Musk Deer,Leopard,Brown Bear |
| Best
Season |
For
bird viewing May-August |
|
For
animal viewing September-February |
| Area |
32 sq km. |
Overa-Aru
Biosphere Reserve located 76 km from Srinagar, near Pahalgam, it
has an area of 32 sq km. Several species of birds as well as fauna
are found here -- musk deer, brown bear, leopard to name a few.
The altitudinal range varies from 3,000 to 5,425 meters above sea
level. Prime viewing time for the upper areas is from May to August
In the lower areas, for bird viewing the best time is March to May
and for animal viewing from September to March. Accommodation in
two bedroom huts is available. For passes contact the Regional wildlife
Warden, Srinagar.
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
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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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