Wildlife Sanctuaries in Jammu and Kashmir are the special attraction to the national and international level tourists. As, Jammu and Kashmir is located in the Greater Himalayan Mountain Range, so the temperature is always cool and temperate especially in late autumns and summer times, rather than the summers in Gangetic plains in Eastern India and the Eastern Ghats Mountain Range in India. Some of the popular wildlife abodes in Jammu and Kashmir are Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, Limber Wildlife Sanctuary, Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary, Overa - Aru Wildlife Sanctuary, Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajparian (Daksum) Wildlife Sanctuary, Karkoram Wildlife Sanctuary, Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary, Surinsar Mansar Sanctuary, Thajwas (Baltal) Wildlife Sanctuary and Trikuta Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kanji Wildlife Sanctuary
Kanji Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary of Jammu and Kashmir. It is set on the rough geographical location of Jammu and Kashmir. The dusty plateau, blizzard, and the conifers attract the trekkers. It covers 250sq.km of the rough and undulating mountainous landscape of the Kanji River Valley

Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary
Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary has been named after `Lachipora` village which is present in the catchments of the protected area. It is located at a distance of nearly 90 kilometres away from the western portion of Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir. It is spreading over the northern banks of Jhelum River. Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary is surrounded by Maidan Forests towards its southern side, the ceasefire line on its western end, Kakau Forest in Langet Forest Division on its northern portion and Limber and Bagna Forests in its eastern side. Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary was established by the efforts of the Department of Wildlife Protection 1987.

Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most prominent wildlife sanctuaries in Jammu and Kashmir. The name of Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is derived from the local village called Nandini. Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary played a vital role in preserving the wide array of flora and fauna. The centre of attraction of Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is natural beauty and animals. Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is preserving 8 species of mammals and a wide array of birds.

Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 6 kilometres away from Jammu city of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary has spread over the majestic Himalayan terrain encompassing a distance of 31 kilometres. The altitude varies from 430 to 611 meters above the seal level. Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary is famed for its spectacular natural beauty and serves as an inviting tourist spot, especially for nature lovers. It is the home to a plethora of magnificent birds and rare wildlife. The dense forest of Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary offers an enticing experience of jeep safari spotting the vibrant wildlife in their natural habitat. Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary is also a photographer`s delight. However the natural grandeur of the sanctuary can be truly experienced by trekking in the deep forest. The place is also a paradise for avid bird watchers and ornithologists.

Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary
Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary which is sometimes known in the map of tourism section of Jammu and Kashmir as Hirpora National Park, is located in Shopian district of Kashmir, 70 kilometers south of Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir. Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over an area of 341 km2. Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary is bounded to the north by Lake Gumsar, northeast by Hirpora village, east by Rupri, south by Saransar and to the west by the Pir Panjal pass. The slopes of Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary are gentle to moderately steep on the eastern aspect and very steep with many cliffs on the higher northern and western aspect. The southern and south-eastern portions of Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary are moderately steep.

Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary of high altitude in the Greater Himalayas Mountain Range in India. Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the easternmost range of the Karakoram Range in Leh District, Jammu and Kashmir.

Dachigam National Park
Dachigam National Park is located 22 kilometres from Srinagar, in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir. Dachigam National Park covers an area of 141 square kilometres. The name of the park literally stands for "ten villages" which could be in memory of the ten villages that were relocated for its formation. Dachigam National Park has been a protected area since 1910, first under the care of the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir and later under the observation of the concerned government authorities. It was initially created to ensure clean drinking water supply for the city of Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir. It was finally upgraded and declared a National Park in the year 1981.

Salim Ali National Park
Salim Ali National Park was a national park located in Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir. Salim Ali National Park covered an area of 9.07 square kilometres. Salim Ali National Park is notified in 1986. The name of Salim Ali National Park commemorated the Indian ornithologist Salim Ali.

Kishtwar National Park
Kishtwar National Park is a national park located in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Kishtwar National Park is bounded to the north by Rinnay River, south by Kibar Nala catchments, east by main divide of Great Himalaya and west by Marwa river.

Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary
Sunisar- Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated in Jammu and Kashmir, with a population of 8 species and 15 species of birds. Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary covers 98 square kilometres and these two lakes are the lifeline of the animal kingdom of this wildlife sanctuary.

Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary
Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary or Daksum Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 85 kilometres south of Srinagar. It spreads over an area of 20 square kilometres.

Overa - Aru Biosphere Reserve
Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve is a popular biosphere reserve in Jammu and Kashmir. Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve is located in Pahalgam District of Jammu and Kashmir. Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve is often denoted as a national park of Jammu and Kashmir and attracts a large number of tourists all the time.

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