Dachigam is situated in the
Srinagar District, approximately 20 km from the Distt Headquarters. Covering almost half of the
Dal Lake's catchments area,
Dachigam is National Park of
offers a scintillating view of the surroundings. The sanctuary is rich not only in flora and fauna, but is also a bird watcher's paradise and even has a
Trout fish farm.
It houses over fifty species of trees, twenty of shrubs and five hundred species of herbs. Running right through the center of the
Dachigam is the
sanctuary , India is a stream, sourcing water from a glacier. The altitude of the sanctuary, ranging from 5500 ft to 14000 ft above the sea level, has a wide variation. Thus, it is clearly marked into an upper and lower region.
Attractions Dachigam National Park Is Famous For
Kashmir Wild LIfe
Dachigam is quite rich in fauna, housing approximately twenty species of mammals. The wildlife of the park consists of Leopard, Himalayan marmot, Himalayan black bear, Langur, Himalayan brown bear, Musk Deer, etc. However, the most prided possession of
Dachigam National Park is Hangul, endangered deer species in the country. The best place for watching the
inside the park, in the period of March to May, is the lower
Dachigam. If you are coming during May to August, upper
Dachigam will be your best bet.
Accommodation You will find numerous hotels and restaurants on the Boulevard road, suiting every budget. Apart from that, there are other major commercial areas of
Srinagar where you will easily get accommodation.
How to spend time Explore the
Go for long walks/
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