Overview
Jabarkhet Nature Reserve boasts of over 150 bird species including the partridge and woodpecker species. The reserve organizes guided bird walks throughout the year.
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In addition to the birds, the Nature Reserve also hosts wild mammals. You may be able to spot leopard, barking deer, black bear, wild boar, jackal and even the sambar. There are trails around the reserve where you can walk around and view some of the animals.
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The Jabarkhet Nature Reserve is a veritable "hill of flowers", especially in the spring. over 300 varieties of flowers have been documented here. Each season brings a different variety of flowers to bloom from violets in spring to bright yellow flowers in summer and the peacock flower in July and August.
Experience a memorable walk into the woods while listening to the melody of birds and looking at the beautiful flowers, ferns and mosses surrounded by the dense Himalayan forest.
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Originally known as Rockville, the property was acquired by Dr Wright in the 1800's. It was sold in 1858 to Col. Seals. At this time, the property was spread over 952 acres of oak and pine forest. In 1875, the property was bought by the wife of the Deputy Collector of Allahabad. It was eventually taken over by the Agra Savings Bank in 1888.
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Over the years, the property has changed hands many times. In 1970, the property was divided into three parts of approximately 300 acres each. The property was now known as Jabharkhet Estate 1, II & III. Jabarkhet Estate I forms part of the Jabharkhet Nature Reserve.
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During the 1800's, the forest was used to supply wood to Mussoorie town and the cantonment. This was stopped by the Mussoorie Municipality in 1880's due to a concern about the large scale tree felling. This was the first attempt to stop the exploitation of the forest.
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The first step towards environmental sustainability was undertaken in the 1960's. The forest was divided into 50 compartments and each year a certain number of compartments were used for logging, removing dead and fallen trees and plantation.
The Jabarkhet Nature Reserve is open to all visitors who have an interest in nature, walking, hiking, photography and birdwatching. Small groups of up to 5 people are allowed at a time.
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Entry Charges: Rs. 450 for adults and 50% for children.
Guided Walk : Rs. 1000 for adults with a guide
Rs. 700 per adult for groups of 2-10 with two guides
Rs. 600 per adult for groups of 10-20 with three guides
Children below 10 are charged 50% of the adult rate
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