Shallabugh Wetlands

Shallabugh is the wetland region in Jammu and Kashmir, and it is listed as one of the primary tourist destination.

Shallabugh Wetlands, Srinagar District, Jammu and KashmirShallabugh Wetlands are the marshy land and water area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir.

Location of Shallabugh Wetlands
Shallabugh Wetlands is situated at a distance of 16 kilometres from the capital of Jammu and Kashmir- Srinagar.

Area of Shallabugh Wetlands
Shallabugh Wetlands is stretched on 150 hectares of land and it is the abode of the vast array of flora and fauna, which often attracts the tourists.

Flora and Fauna in Shallabugh Wetlands
Shallabugh Wetlands has wide array of flora and fauna which mesmerise the tourists. The wetland has larger area of riverine marshes and shallow floodplains of Sind River.

Depth of the Water of Shallabugh Wetlands
Shallabugh Wetlands has water depth that varies from 0.5meters to 2.0 meters.

Birds of Shallabugh Wetlands
Shallabugh Wetlands is the abode of birds and aquatic animals. It is thronged by the game birds particularly during the winter months (November to February). It is the breeding area of Amatidae and the other birds that are migrated from China and Russia.

Economy near Shallabugh Wetlands
The residents near Shallabugh Wetlands are dependant on fishery and reed harvesting. The fishery and reed harvesting industry are the excellent opportunity for the fishermen.

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