Yaks are found in the wild in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Yaks have been domesticated in Ladakh for thousands of years and are a very valuable animal in the Himalayan economy. The yak is used as a beast of burden to carry loads and to plough fields. The local people also […]

The Chiru or Tibetan Antelope is an endangered animal found in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir India. This Antelope is known for the fine hair of its underbelly and chest, which is woven into the softest of woolen shawls. The wool is known as Shahtoosh or King of Wools and is one-fifth the […]

The Hangul or Kashmir Stag is an endangered species of Red Deer found in Jammu and Kashmir, India. This large deer can be seen in the Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary in Srinangar in Kashmir on tours with Kashmir Tourism. The Hangul or Kashmir Stag is characterized by the spreading antlers of the adult male and its […]

The Snow Leopard is the primary predator in high altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Seen along the snow line, the Snow Leopard is not easily noticed because of its effective camouflage. The Snow Leopard’s fur is a thick silvery gray which helps it conceal itself along the snowline and the rocks of the […]