Baltal Meadows

A rare medicinal plant native to the Himalayas. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine and known to grow in alpine meadows of Kashmir, including areas near Baltal.

A bright purple or pink flowering herb common in alpine meadows. It thrives in moist alpine soils, often found in Baltal and Sonamarg during summer.

A rare and visually striking Himalayan blue flower. Considered sacred and medicinal, it grows in secluded high-altitude meadows like Baltal’s surroundings.

A rare herb used for treating inflammation and digestive disorders. Endangered; occurs in alpine slopes and grassy ridges near Baltal.

A small alpine shrub with fragrant leaves. Traditionally used for incense and herbal infusions by locals.

A hardy herb growing among rocks. Roots used in traditional medicine; seen in Baltal’s rocky terrains.

A large ground squirrel-like rodent seen often near Baltal meadows and on the Amarnath trek route. It lives in burrows and hibernates during winter; often seen in colonies.

The state bird of Uttarakhand, known for its vibrant plumage. Alpine meadows and forested slopes around Baltal; sightings are rare due to human activity.

An elusive, endangered predator. Lives at higher elevations; rarely seen but documented in the greater Sonamarg–Zojila belt.

A critically endangered deer species endemic to Kashmir. Historically roamed in high-altitude valleys; now mostly restricted to Dachigam, but some seasonal movement through Ganderbal has been noted.

A powerful raptor commonly seen soaring above alpine valleys. Indicator of a healthy mountain ecosystem.

Also called the Himalayan brown bear. Found in alpine meadows and slopes; sometimes seen in remote parts of Sonamarg–Baltal region.

A large bird resembling a partridge, adapted to high-altitude terrain.