Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve

Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, officially notified as Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected area in the Pir Panjal range near Gulmarg in Baramulla District, Jammu and Kashmir. Spread over about 180 sq km and established in 1987, it protects temperate coniferous forests, alpine meadows and Himalayan fauna including Hangul, Himalayan musk deer, brown bear and diverse birdlife.

Visitors can expect dense coniferous forests of pine, fir and deodar, interspersed with alpine meadows and snow-covered slopes in winter. The reserve offers forested trails for nature walks, birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Sightings may include Himalayan musk deer, red fox, leopard and numerous pheasants. Access is via forest entry points near Gulmarg with guided walks and viewpoints overlooking the Pir Panjal landscape.