Home to the Snow leopard, Clouded leopard, and the Red Panda
Home to some of the rarest orchids
There are no permanent settlements within the reserve. However, there are people living within the buffer of the reserve who belong to two distinct communities: yak-herding and non-yak herding
Unlike the other yak herders of Bhutan. They possess some agricultural land and cultivate different cereal crops
There are many potential trekking and hiking trails within JKSNR. The most widely trekked routes are the Meripunsum trail, the Tegola to Nubshonapata trail and the trail to Lolithang
Over the years, most of the local yak herders have sold their yaks and quit the pastoralist lifestyle. This has led to under-grazing and the immediate absence of large grazers like yaks can change ecosystems in an unprecedented way
Poaching of species continues inside the reserve as evident from the many traps and snares encountered during anti-poaching patrols
61% of park inhabitants reported losing maize crops to wild pigs and 15% reported losing their paddy fields.
Increased snow leopard population
Eco-lodges and eco-treks designed and developed in JKSNR
Degraded lands within JKSNR mapped and restored with climate-smart mechanisms
SMART patrolling implemented in JKSNR
Park staff trained for effective anti-poaching operations
Forest quality and extent is maintained
New nature-based local enterprises implemented
JKSNR equipped with adequate and competent staff and essential equipment and infrastructure