Dachigam National Park
Dachigam
National Park located very close to Srinagar (22km) 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 sq. km. and
altitudes vary between 1700 and 4300 meters. Two steep
ridges enclose the Park with its great topographical variety
- deep ravines, rocky outcrops, steep wooded slopes and
rolling alpine pastures. Tumbling down from the Masrar Lake
(4300m), up in the high ranges, the Dachigam River winds
through Lower Dachigam .The Park is the habitat of the
endangered hangul or the Kashmir stag - the only species of
red deer to be found in India.
Winter
is the best time to view the hangul, when they Musk deer
congregate in the shelter of the lower valleys. Other
inhabitants include the Himalayan black bear, species of
wild goat like the markhor and ibex and varieties of exotic
Himalayan birds. Colourful pheasants include the crimson
tragopan, the iridescent monal pheasant with its glittering
plumage, the blood pheasant and the koklass pheasant. The
golden eagle and the bearded vulture or lammergeier are seen
circling the brilliant blue skies. The leopard, which is the
only predator in this paradise is rarely seen as also the
elusive snow leopard which is found in the higher altitudes.
Other
animals include the rare musk deer and the Himalayan marmot.
A metalled road takes visitors from Srinagar into Lower
Dachigam. Upper Dachigam can only be explored on foot.
General lnformation
Best time to visit :
May-Aug. Upper Dachigam Sept.-Dec. Lower Dachigam
Accommodation :
Lodges
and Rest Houses or Hotels in Srinagar.
Nearest town :
Srinagar (22 km)
How
to get there :
Air-Srinagar
(22 km) Rail-Jammu (200 km)
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