Jammu and Kashmir is situated in the India's northern most part. The hills and the valleys of this place make it a paradise on earth. The lovely mountains along with subterranean green valleys make Jammu & Kashmir an ideal destination for tourists. Because of the tremendous locales and friendly locals of Jammu & Kashmir, it is called as "Switzerland of the East". For all these reasons Jammu & Kashmir is highly famous and is visited from tourists of all around the world.

Jammu & Kashmir is also popular and is visited by a lot of tourists due to its fascinating wildlife. The Himalayas and sub Himalayan mountain ranges are a pure and unique eco system where birds and rare animals can be located.

The fauna species that you will come across on your trip to Jammu and Kashmir comprise of wonderful snow leopard, the strong Himalayan Black Bear, the majestic Hangul or Kashmir stag, the Bharal or blue sheep, the Chiru or Tibetan antelope, the yak - a wild animal which has been domesticated for centuries as a best of burden, many species of mountain goats, various varieties of rare birds which includes the impressive Himalayan Tragopan and Monal pheasant. Other animals you can see comprise of musk deer, leopards, monkeys, ibex, and langurs.

Therefore, Jammu & Kashmir is a state comprising of one of the unique collections of wildlife which definitely cannot be missed. There are very well known sanctuaries located in this state which consists of Dachigam National Park, Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Hemis High Altitude National Park, Kishtwar High Altitude National Park, Overa National Park etc.