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Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary is located 63 kms. from Jammu, J & k with an coverage area of 10 sq-kms. This is located right on the banks of River Ujh, northwards of village Jasrota. The sanctuary houses an appreciable variety of bird and animal life.
Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary
Flora :
Dominated by Bamboo plantations. Other broad leaved species are Acacia Catechu A.Arabica, Dalbergia Sissoo, Lannea Grandis etc. The main shrubs are Lantana camara, Carisa spinarum, Dodonea Visacosa.
Fauna :
The most prolific mammals found there are cheetal, Barking deer, wild boar, rhesus monkey.
Main Attraction :Cheetal, Axis Deer
Best Time To Visit :
Mammal viewing: September to March
Bird Viewing: March to May
Travel Informaion :
- By Air: Jammu (65 kms.)
- By Rail: Jammu (63 kms.)
- By Road: Jammu/Srinagar ( 70 kms)
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