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Occupying an area of 31 sq km, Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located only 6 km.away from the Jammu city. The sanctuary harbors 8 mammal species which includes nilgai, and barking deer, wild boar, rhesus monkey etc. The sanctuary supports Indian Mynah, blue rock pigeon, peafowl, red jungle fowl, jungle crow, golden oriole, white cheeked bulbul. In addition to these the reserve is host to 15 species of birds. The best season for bird viewing is March to May and mammal viewing is September to March. You will find a two bed-roomed hut within the reserve. The reserve has an altitudinal range of 430 to 611 meters above sea level.

It is very easy to reach the sanctuary. Nearest airport is Jammu which is 8 kms from the sanctuary. Nearest railhead is Jammu.

Among the avifauna found in the Park are Indian Mynah, peafowl, blue rock pigeon, jungle crow, red jungle fowl, golden oriole, white cheeked bulbul. While in the Park it is advisable to have trekking shoes, raincoat, and light clothing during spring and summer. In winter trekking shoes, heavy woolens, waterproof windcheaters should be kept.

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