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Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve, Pahalgam
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| Location |
76km.
from Srinagar |
| Attractions |
Musk Deer,Leopard,Brown Bear |
| Best
Season |
For
bird viewing May-August |
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For
animal viewing September-February |
| Area |
32 sq km. |
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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.
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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.
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J&K Tourist Offices at:
| New
Delhi |
Tel:
345373 |
Telex:
031-61854 JKT.IN |
| Bombay
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Tel:
216249 |
Telex:
011-3323 APPLE.IN |
| Ahmedabad |
Tel:
20473 |
Telex:
012-656 APPLE IN |
| Calcutta
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Tel:
205790 |
Telex:
021-2458 |
| Hyderabad |
Tel:
63276 |
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| 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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