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BIODIVERSITY IN JAMMU & KASHMIR

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  BIO diversity in J&K The highest, youngest & largest chain of mountains in the world, the Himalayan range is one of the most fascinating and spectacular natural wonders on earth. It is more than that: it is one of the richest stores of animal life. For instance, it is remarkable that almost one third of the world's mammalian species that may be called true mountain animals are native to these mountains. Jammu and Kashmir with its variety of geographical regions, climates and vegetation has many delights to offer the wildlife enthusiast. Perhaps no animal better epitomises the character and concerns of the mountain environment than the snow leopard, a beautiful and elusive survivor from the frigid Pleistocene era. Though its range is immense, extending over the entire Himalayan range, it is most advantageously sought in Jammu and Kashmir especially in the high ranges. Another rare animal is the Hangul or Kashmir stag, one of the most endang...

CLUBS IN JAMMU & KASHMIR

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  Nigeen Club Established on the bank of famed and picturesque Nigeen Lake, the very ambience of Nigeen Club is enormously attractive. As an icing on the cake recently upgraded infrastructure and state- of- the- art facilities provide ample amusement and entertainment to the club visitors of not just the valley but outside too. Facilities Conference Hall: The Club has a spacious, centrally heated conference hall fitted with comfortable chairs and dais for speakers. The Hall is equipped with the latest sound system and can accommodate 150 persons. Many conferences were organized by SK Institute of Medical Sciences and other departments this year and the visitors, especially those from other states attending these conferences were spellbound by the club ambience. Restaurant: The Club restaurant offers wide variety of delicacies ranging from Kashmiri cuisine to Chinese. The restaurant is being run by trained unemployed youth who were selected after f...