In 1981, approximately 100 sq. km. of the Kanji River in Ladakh was constituted as the Kanji Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is amongst the lesser-known protected reserves in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Flora
Primarily deciduous species of flora

Fauna
Snow Leopard, Urial, Long-tailed Marmot, Ibex, Yaks, etc.

Avian Fauna
Himalayan Snow Cock, Chakur Partridge and many others

Getting There
The nearest railway station is at Jammu which is about 236 km away from Kargil and about 306 km from Leh. The closest airports to Kanji Wildlife Sanctuary are at Leh and Kargil. Kanji village is the only human settlement close to the sanctuary. The only way to access this village is through road. Regular transport services ply between Kargil and Heniskot route which is linked through National Highway 1.

Tourist information There are no options for accommodation inside the sanctuary. The town of Heniskot is the only option for staying in the vicinity of the forests. As a result of the remoteness of Kanji sanctuary together with its cold harsh climate and rugged topography, only few tourists visit this sanctuary. The low-lying regions of the sanctuary are ideal places for trekking. Always wear proper clothing and shoes for trekking. It is also advisable to carry enough provisions of water and food and always keep handy your search lights and emergency numbers during the trekking expeditions. All the information about the visiting tourists is available with the Regional Wildlife Warden stationed at Kargil.

Additional Information
Location: Kanji Wildlife Sanctuary, Kargil and Leh districts, Jammu and Kashmir
Area: 250 sq km
Altitude: approximately 3875 meters above sea level
Best season to visit: summer season
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