Methwani Meadows

A vibrant purple flower that blooms in clusters during spring. Found in moist alpine meadows across Kashmir.

Grows along moist slopes and streams. Known for its delicate white and blue flowers.

Large-leaved plants used traditionally for medicinal purposes. Found at high altitudes, especially on open meadows.

A rare and iconic high-altitude flower with striking blue petals. Valued for its beauty and rarity.

A high-altitude medicinal herb, often used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine. Grows in alpine grasslands and is considered endangered.

A large ground squirrel seen in high-altitude meadows. Known for its loud whistles and burrow-dwelling behavior. Often spotted sunbathing on rocks in summer.

The national bird of Nepal and a highly colorful pheasant. Found in forest-meadow transitions; known for its iridescent plumage.

A rare and critically endangered deer species native to Kashmir. Though mostly restricted to Dachigam, it historically ranged more widely, including meadows like Methwani.

Extremely elusive and generally found at higher elevations, but suitable habitats may exist near the meadows. Methwani could fall within its occasional roaming zone.

A widespread and adaptable carnivore that roams alpine and subalpine meadows. Often seen in the early morning or dusk hunting small mammals.