When to go
- Time of day
- Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nature & WildlifeNational park
Salim Ali National Park
Small Srinagar park named after the ornithologist, with more than 70 recorded bird species
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01 — The story
The story
Set up in 1986 as the City Forest National Park, this 9.07 sq km protected area in Srinagar was later renamed after Dr Salim Ali, the pioneering Indian ornithologist. The Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Department manages it, with work on habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, research and environmental education.
Forest, streams and water bodies support over 70 recorded bird species, among them sunbirds, kingfishers, eagles, the Himalayan monal, black bulbul and blue magpie, with migratory waterfowl arriving in winter. Guided bird walks follow trails through the park, which lies a short distance from Dal Lake and the Shalimar and Nishat gardens.
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02 — About
About Salim Ali National Park
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03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Jammu Civil Enclave (IXJ), Jammu.; Nearest railway station: Srinagar Railway Station, Nowgam (SINA).
Where it is
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
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