Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary
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Label : Great For Family Outing
Tags : Wildlife Sanctuary
Timings: : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fees: : 20 INR
Must Know : Since this sanctuary is located in a protected area, you must obtain the necessary permits from the Pahalgam tourism office or Wildlife Department before visiting.
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary, Pahalgam Overview
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary covers a protected stretch of the Aru Valley, declared a sanctuary in 1981 and spread across 511 square kilometres. It supports a wide range of flora and fauna, drawing photographers, wildlife watchers, and hikers exploring the valley's trails.
The forest has a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees such as Aesculus indica, Juglans regia, silver fir, blue pine, and so on. The Overa-Aru Sanctuary is also home to over 120 species of birds including the Egyptian Vulture, Kasmir flycatcher, European roller, and Tytler’s leaf warbler. There are also 15 species of rare mammals found in this region such as the Kasmir stag, Asiatic black bear, Kashmir musk deer, and common leopard among others. In addition to these, there are nearly 20 species of butterflies recorded in the sanctuary, out of which four species are on the IUCN Red List.
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Highlights
1. Bird Watching
2. Hiking Trails
