Hokersar wetland

The wetland stretches across 1,375 hectares in the Kashmir Valley, featuring perennial inlet streams, dense macrophytes, and marshy areas at 1,584 meters elevation point.

The site gained international recognition as a Ramsar wetland in 2005, following its initial designation as a conservation reserve under Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Act in 1978.

The wetland maintains a connection with local communities who practice traditional fishing methods and utilize the area for sustainable resource gathering throughout generations.

Visitors can access the wetland from September through May to observe numerous waterfowl species, including northern pintail, mallard, and Eurasian wigeon in their natural environment.

The wetland functions as a crucial stopover on the Central Asian Flyway, hosting over 500,000 waterbirds that migrate from northern Siberia during winter months.

GPS coordinates: 34.09500,74.70750

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:38