Safeguarding Jammu and Kashmir's extraordinary wildlife, conserving habitats, and preserving our ecological heritage for generations to come.
The Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir is entrusted with the conservation of the Union Territory’s rich and diverse wildlife, habitats and ecosystems. From the high-altitude landscapes of the Himalayas to its forests, wetlands, grasslands and alpine meadows, J&K supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and natural heritage.
The Department works to safeguard this ecological wealth through habitat conservation, wildlife protection, scientific research, restoration, management of Protected Areas and wetlands, and community engagement. By strengthening conservation efforts and fostering awareness and responsible stewardship, the Department strives to ensure that wildlife and people continue to coexist in harmony, today and for generations to come.
Meet the remarkable wildlife that calls the forests, alpine slopes and mountain valleys of Jammu & Kashmir home.
Kashmir's iconic stag and a symbol of the valley's irreplaceable natural heritage.
An elusive high-altitude predator uniquely adapted to life among steep mountain ridges.
A powerful forest dweller whose range nowadays increasingly overlaps with human communities.
A rare mountain bear dependent on secure alpine meadows and high-altitude valleys.
A spectacular wild goat protected across the rugged north-western Pirpanjal landscape.
A secretive high-altitude deer dependent on secure forests, scrub and alpine habitat.
A distinctive Himalayan pheasant of wooded slopes, dense scrub and forest margins.
The most adaptable big cat of the Indian sub continent. With versatile distribution range – found in plains, deciduous & evergreen forests, scrub jungle & fringes of human habitation.
A vivid representative of the diverse butterfly communities found across the region's meadows and forest edges.
A dark brown goat with dull white saddle patch.Frequently sighted at Kanji Wildlife Sanctuary and Hemis & Kishtwar National Parks.
A medium-sized brightly plumed landfowl found along the range of Western Himalayas.
A concise view of the protected-area network, ecological coverage and wildlife-response infrastructure across the Union Territory.
Across alpine meadows, temperate forests, river valleys and wetlands, Jammu & Kashmir's protected-area network safeguards habitats, movement corridors and the species that depend on them.
Field research transforms observation into action. By studying species, habitats and changing landscapes, the department builds the evidence needed for resilient conservation across Jammu & Kashmir.
Ecological studies reveal how wildlife populations use and move through their habitats & help in creating a knowledge base for informed conservational decisions.
Scientific interventions help threatened wildlife populations recover and endure.
Community knowledge and field evidence guide safer human–wildlife coexistence.
Long-term surveys reveal trends, pressures and opportunities for timely action.
01 / 04Our forests and wildlife are a precious inheritance. Protecting them calls for strong institutions, active communities and development that respects the ecological character of Jammu & Kashmir. Together, we can conserve these landscapes for generations to come.
Hon'ble Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs
Current official notifications and tender information published by the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir.
Choose your destination, review current visitor instructions and apply for permission through the designated online booking portal.
District Srinagar · Government of J&KVisit the celebrated home of the Hangul and experience a protected Himalayan landscape only a short journey from Srinagar.
Mike Prince · Wikimedia CommonsPlan a permitted visit to the high-altitude sanctuary around Sonamarg, known for its alpine habitat and remarkable mountain fauna.
Jambu Zoo · JammuPlan a responsible visit to Jammu's zoological park, created for wildlife awareness, conservation education and nature-based recreation.
Visitor rules, availability and charges are governed by the respective booking portals and may change seasonally.
