Tucked away in Shopian district, Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary is a lesser-known gem covering 341 sq km. It plays a key role in conserving the rare and endangered Markhor, a wild mountain goat native to the western Himalayas. The sanctuary also hosts leopards, Himalayan black bears, and diverse avian species. With pine forests, alpine meadows, and snow-fed streams, Hirpora offers a raw, ... https://www.captureatrip.com/blog/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-jammu-and-kashmir