| Area
: 141sqkm
Best
time to visit : May - August (Upper region)
Sept - December (Lower region)
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Fauna : Hangul (Kashmir-Stag), Himalayan black bear, leopard,
musk deer, Himalayan marmot, species of wild goats, variety of exotic
Himalayan birds, pheasants, golden eagle, bearded vulture.
The nearest
town to Dachigam is Srinagar ( 22 kms)the Capital Jammu and Kashmir
which is connected to the Park through a metalled road. The nearest
airport is also in Srinagar. The nearest railhead is located in
Jammu which is 200 kms away from Dachigam National Park.
Where
to stay ?
Srinagar being
the state capital has a choice of hotels and lodges. It provides
accommodation for the budgeted tourist as well as the luxury holiday
seeker. Apart from these there are many other hotels, rest houses
and lodges in and around Srinagar.
For
Additional Information: Chief Wildlife Warden . Srinagar,
Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Located very
close to Srinagar (22kms), Dachigam National Park with its splendid forests
and magnificent scenery is easily accessible. The two sectors of the Park
- Upper and Lower Dachigam are spread over an area of 141 sqkm and altitudes
vary between 1700 and 4300 metres. The Masr Lake, the mouth of the Dachigam
river, the lifeline of the park winds through its lower terrains. The
park is home to the endangered Hangul or the Kashmir Stag, the only species
of Red Deer to be found in India. The approach to Lower Dachigam is on
a mettaled road, but Higher Dachigam is accessible only on foot.