Overa-Aru
India, Jammu and Kashmir
Overa-Aru
LocationIndia, Jammu and Kashmir
RegionJammu and Kashmir
TypeWildlife Sanctuary
Coordinates34.0833°, 75.2667°
Established1987
Area425
Nearest CityPahalgam (12 km)
About Overa-Aru
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary spreads across the upper Lidder valley above Pahalgam in Anantnag district and is among the largest protected areas in the Kashmir Valley. Its alpine meadows and conifer forests shelter the Kashmir stag (hangul), musk deer, snow leopard, Himalayan monal, and brown bear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Overa-Aru is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India at coordinates 34.0833, 75.2667.
To get to Overa-Aru, the nearest city is Pahalgam (12 km).
Overa-Aru covers approximately 425 square kilometers (164 square miles).
Overa-Aru was established in 1987.







