Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuaryजसरोटा वन्यजीव अभयारण्य
A small forest sanctuary near Kathua with nilgai and birds.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKathua, Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and the Shivalik foothills
Jammu and the Shivalik foothills
Best time to visit1 November to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height350 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyJasrota, Kathua
EntryFree
About Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary
A small sanctuary of dry forest and a lake near Kathua. It is home to nilgai, wild boar, jackals and a good number of birds, with watchtowers and a walking path. It is a modest place, best in winter and early spring, and a useful break if you are driving along the Jammu to Pathankot road.
What to see and do
- Nilgai and wild boar
- Birdwatching around the lake
- Forest walking path
- Watchtowers
- Easy stop on the highway
Part of Shivalik Hills.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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