Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
Leh(Ladakh)
Karakoram (Nubra Shyok) Wildlife Sanctuary
Being a cold desert area, the vegetation in Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is quite sparse.
Tibetan Antelope, Tibetan gazalle, Himalayan ibex, Bharal, Snow leopard, lynx, wolf, red fox, Himalayan marmot, common otter, Woolly hare, Double humped camel; Gadwall, Tufted Duck, Merganser, Booted Eagle, Golden Eagle, Lammergeier, Himalayan Griffon Vu
The riverine vegetation of this sanctuary is bifurcated as Natural Riverine Vegetation and Artificial Vegetation. The Natural Riverine Vegetation includes broad-leaved shrubs, viz, Ephedra, Caragana and numerous bushes. This type of vegetation is virtual
Nearest airport is Leh.
The nearest Railway Stations are Jammu Tawi and Kalka. One can hire a cab for Leh/ Hemis NP. The distance from Jammu to leh is about 800km, takes 15-16 hours and passes through picturesque route via Leh-Manali highway.
Nearest town Leh is well connected to major cities and places by road network. From Leh, its about 4-5 hours drive
Wildlife Warden, Near Council Office, Leh
Phone: 01982-252171, 9419168155 Email: wildlifewardenleh@gmail.com