Gulmarg
Biosphere Reserve 48 km from Srinagar, the
reserve has an area of 180 sq km, and an
altitudinal range of 2,400 - 4,300 meters
above sea level. Fauna includes Himalayan
musk deer, red fox, brown and black bear.
The best time for animal viewing is September
to March and for bird viewing March to May.
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.
J&K
Tourist Offices at: New
Delhi Tel: 345373 Telex: 031-61854 JKT.IN
Bombay Tel: 216249 Telex: 011-3323 APPLE.IN
Ahmedabad Tel: 20473 Telex: 012-656 APPLE
IN
Calcutta Tel: 205790 Telex: 021-2458
Hyderabad Tel: 63276
Jammu Tawi Tel: 48172. 49527 Telex: 0377-228
TSM-IM
Madras Tel: 562355
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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