Breeds western Himalayas of north-western India (Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal Pradesh); possibly also Kashmir. Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Spotted Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella thoracica).
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
West Himalayan Bush Warbler (Locustella kashmirensis) [XC547893]
by Gary Allport from Sreenagar Upazila (near Kabutorkhola), Munshiganj District, Dhaka Division, India (song)
West Himalayan Bush Warbler (Locustella kashmirensis) [XC402481]
by Andrew Spencer from , India (song)