Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Salim Ali National Park
Salim Ali National Park also called as City Forest National Park(in earlier times) is located in Jammu and Kashmir in India. It extents in 9.07 km² area and is positioned in the closeness of Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
Inadjacentcontiguity, it is situated at anexpanse of 12 kilometers from the Airport of Srinagar.In the memory of SalimMoizuddin Abdul Ali, the renowned Indian Birdwatcher andNaturalist, this Park is calledSalim Ali National Park and was acknowledged as a National Park in 1992.
General Information
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Jammu and Kashmir
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District(s)
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Srinagar
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Established
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1992
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Nearest city
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Srinagar
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Time zone
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IST (UTC +05:30)
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Area
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9.07 km²
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Elevation
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Climate
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Precipitation
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Temperature
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10°C – 30°C
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Summer
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Min 10°C
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Winter
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Max 30°C
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Best Time To Visit
The climate remains cool all over the year however the period from April to November is the core months in which one can relishholiday at National park.
Salim Ali National Parkgetsblizzard and sub-freezing temperatures in the winter time of year.
How To Get There
By Air
Srinagar is the closest airport to Sonamarg; it is at a distance of 80 km. Srinagar is air linked to Delhi byconsistent flights. Taxis are accessible from the airport to Sonamarg for a charge of about Rs 1000.
By Rail
Srinagar (80km) is the closestmain railway station. Taxis or buses are available on railway station to reach Sonamarg. Taxi charge is aroundRs. 1000.
By Road
Sonamarg is well linked through Jammu and Kashmir state preserved road transport corporation buses. It is joined to Jammu (370km) and Srinagar (80km) via buses. Superior deluxe buses are obtainable too from Jammu and Srinagar to Sonamarg.
Things To Do In Salim Ali National Park
Bird Watching is the main delight inSalim Ali National Park.
Location Map
Accommodation
- Hotel Glacier Heights, Sonamarg, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, Rs. 2500 to Rs. 2700
- Sonamarg Glacier Hotel, Sonamarg, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, Rs. 2200
- Mountain Green Camping, Sonamarg, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, Rs. 2100 to Rs. 3200
- Paradise Camping Resorts, 1st Floor, No.1, P.O. Box No 217, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, Rs. 2300 to Rs. 4000
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