Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary

The varied topography, the idyllic surroundings, provide the perfect ambience for a large variety of wild animals. Many endangered species of animals, rarely to be sighted elsewhere, are found in the Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary. Words fail to describe the thrill and delight of watching many exotic animals ambling about in this stunning environs.
Even though the Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is credited with being the home of a wide range of animals and birds, it is best known for its significant population of pheasants. Some of the animals that can be sighted in this scenic sanctuary include the leopard, wild boar, rhesus monkey, goral, Indian fox etc.
Bird lovers will also not be disappointed after a visit to the Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary. Some of the members of the bird kingdom that you will get to see here are the Babblers, great jungle fowl, barbets, bee-eaters. It is a pleasurable experience to be watching so many beautiful winged creatures at the same place taking to the skies at fits and starts, though the greatest attractions perennially remain the Indian pea fowl and the Kalij pheasant.

Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary

Sprawling over an area of 31 sq km, Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary provides shelter to several wildlife species such as barking deer, nilgai, wild boar, rhesus monkey etc.
Some of the avian species found here are Indian Mynah, blue rock pigeon, peafowl, red jungle fowl, jungle crow, golden oriole, white cheeked bulbul etc.
The most propitious time to visit this wildlife sanctuary for sighting mammals is from September to March and for birds is from March to May. The sanctuary is located only 6 km from the city of Jammu. The reserve has an altitudinal range of 430 to 611 meters above sea level.