Ideal Duration: 3-5 hours
Open Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Srinagar
Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi
Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve is spread over 180 square km and is situated at an altitude of about 2400 meters to 4300 meters above sea level.
It is known for its flora, fauna, and wildlife. It is also a habitat for birds. Bird watchers can find many species of birds here, such as vulture, monal, sun kok, koalas, and migratory birds like European hoopoe, wild crow, blue rook pigeon, Kashmir roller, etc.
This reserve provides shelter to many wildlife like coo, goat, leopard, red fox, musk deer, among many others.
Large number of plants and shrubs like Sauraberia torments, Indigofera heteranta, Vibram sp. are found here.
Apart from this, trees like pine, deodar, chestnut, etc. are found.
It is a paradise for enthusiasts and adventure lovers.
Throughout the year 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Last Entry: 03:30 PM
For All: INR 500 (Adult)
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