Gharana Wetland in Jammu to be developed into a bird sanctuary

Soon, Gharana Wetland will be added as a tourist attraction in Jammu region. Preparations are underway to develop the site into a bird sanctuary, complete with all facilities and services for visitors.

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Gharana Wetland is located approximately 35 km from Jammu. At present, authorities are working towards a sustainable development of the wetland reserve.

If reports are to go by, the plan is to turn this wetland reserve into one of Jammu’s most popular tourist attractions.



At present, the Gharana Wetlands is one of the most important habitats for the resident as well as migratory birds. So it is imperative to not disturb the wetland. The development of the wetland will be aimed at making the wetland accessible in a sustainable manner.

Gharana Wetland is home to approximately 65 species of resident as well as migratory birds.

Some of the birds that flock here are bar-headed geese, gadwals, Northern pintails, Northern shovelers, white-breasted ibis, Eurasian wigeon to name a few.


If reports are to go by, by developing the site as a tourist attraction, Gharana will have a proper approach road, visitor parking area, and chain-link fences. All these, while making sure that the natural habitat of the birds are not disturbed.

Other Jammu attractions
Jammu is a popular tourist destination and these are some of the best attractions the city has to offer: Vaishno Devi Mandir, Bahu Fort, Peer Kho cave temple, Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, Nathatop, Mubarak Mandi Palace, Akhnoor Fort and Amar Mahal to name a few.