WILD KASHMIR

Kashmir is more than a natural wonder; it is also a shelter for wildlife. Sheltering a wide range of world’s mammal species and more than 120 species of birds, Kashmir promises diverse wildlife. Varied wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Kashmir provide brilliant option for wildlife tourism. The valley comprises of rich flora and fauna that not only impresses but also mesmerizes.

While Dachigam is reckoned to be home to endangered species like Hangul (Kashmir Stag)

Hangul (Kashmir Stag)

Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, on the other side is known for sheltering endangered species like musk deer

Musk Deer

A wildlife tour in Kashmir offers sight of leopard, jackal, yellow-throated marten, hill fox, Himalayan griffon, lammergeyer, long tailed blue magpie and Himalayan weasel in Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary. Whereas, at Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, other than Hangul and Musk deer, one can spot Serow, Leopard, Black Bear, Brown Bear, and Red Fox. At Overa Wildlife Sanctuary, one can catch the glimpse of Serow, Rhesus Macaque, Langur, Leopard and Leopard Cat. The bountiful fauna has the potential to leave one on a Kashmir wildlife tour awe-struck and mesmerized.

SOME OF THE BIRDS FOUND IN KASHMIR  ARE:

Summer Swallow is Kattiejj in kashmiri

Golden Oriole is Poshnool in kashmiri

 Indian Sky Lark is Dedhar in Kashmiri.

Turtle Dove is Wun Kukil in kashmiri.

Little Grebe is Pin'ditchh in kashmiri.
A water bird found in lakes.
So many in Dal lake during summer season .
Feeding on small fish and insects.