National Parks WLS in Jammu Kashmir Ladakh
Jammu & Kashmir is home to several stunning national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, making it an important region for biodiversity conservation in India.
What is a National Park?
National Parks are basically an area of the countryside protected by the state or the central govt. for the enjoyment of the general public as well as the preservation of wildlife under sec.35. or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66.
Jammu & Kashmir is one of the most disputed areas between India and Pakistan. It is famous for its beautiful landscape and rich culture and the Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra. Nowadays this state is becoming the favorite tourist place in the world. A large number of tourists are attracted to its beautiful sight.
List of National Parks in Jammu Kashmir Ladakh
| Sl No. | Name | Established | District | Area sq km | Famous For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hemis National Park | 1981 | Ladakh | 4400 | Snow Leopard |
| 2 | Dachigam National Park | 1981 | Srinagar | 141 | Hangul |
| 3 | Kishtwar National Park | 1981 | Kishtwar | 400 | Snow Cock, brown bear |
| 4 | Kazinag National Park | 1992 | Baramulla | 426 | Markhor |
| 5 | Salim Ali National Park | 1986 | Srinagar | 9.05 | Musk Deer |
Hemis National Park is the largest national park in South Asia.
List of Wildlife Sanctuary in Jammu Kashmir Ladakh
| # | Wildlife Sanctuary | District | Area (Km2) Approx. | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overa – Aru WLS | Anantnag | 425 | 1981 |
| 2 | Rajparian (Daksum) WLS | Anantnag | 20 | 1981 |
| 3 | Gulmarg WLS | Baramulla | 180 | 1987 |
| 4 | Limber WLS | Baramulla | 44 | 1987 |
| 5 | Lachipora WLS | Baramulla | 94 | 1987 |
| 6 | Hirpora WLS | Shopian | 340 | 1987 |
| 7 | Thajwas (Baltal) WLS | Ganderbal | 203 | 1987 |
| 8 | Tral WLS | Pulwama | 154 | 2019 |
| 9 | Ramnagar WLS | Jammu | 31 | 1990 |
| 10 | Nandni WLS | Jammu | 33 | 1990 |
| 11 | Surinsar WLS | Udhampur/ Samba/ Jammu | 98 | 1990 |
| 12 | Jasrota WLS | Kathua | 10 | 1987 |
| 13 | Tata Kutti WLS | Poonch | 66 | 2007 |
| 14 | Trikuta WLS | Reasi | 32 | 1981 |