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A protected Himalayan ecosystem near Pahalgam, known for its diverse flora and rare wildlife, including the Kashmir Stag (Hangul). Ideal for trekking and birding.
The Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located on the outskirts of Pahalgam, spanning across the Lidder Forest Division. The terrain is characterized by steep ridges, deep valleys, and alpine meadows, with the Lidder River marking its southern boundary. The sanctuary's diverse landscape supports a rich variety of flora, including dense forests of fir, pine, birch, and deodar trees, which change to alpine pastures at higher altitudes.
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Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary, Near Aru Valley, Pahalgam, Anantnag District, Aru Valley, Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Air
Srinagar International Airport (SXR) is the nearest airport, located about 95 km from Pahalgam. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or a cab, which takes about 3-4 hours to reach Pahalgam.
Train
The nearest major railway station is Jammu Tawi (JAT), which is approximately 255 km from Pahalgam. From Jammu, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Srinagar or directly to Pahalgam. The journey by road from Jammu to Pahalgam takes around 7-8 hours.
Road
Pahalgam is well-connected by road to Srinagar and other towns in Kashmir. From Srinagar, it's a 95 km drive that takes about 2-3 hours. You can hire a private taxi or take a state-run bus. The sanctuary itself is 12 km from Pahalgam town, accessible via a local taxi.
Local Transport
Within Pahalgam, local taxis are the primary mode of transport to reach the sanctuary entrance near Aru. You can book these from the taxi stand in Pahalgam. Ponies are also available for trekking on certain routes.
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