DACHIGAM NATIONAL PARK

Dachigam National Park in state of Jammu Kashmir in the alttitude of 1700-4300 metres. is among the most scenically beautiful areas of the sub-continent. This park is having 10 km long road runs through the lower area but the only way to visit most of the park is on foot.


The Dachigam is the last home of the rare hangul, or Kashmir stag, which can be viewed best during its autumn rutting season when the lower slopes and forests echo with its melodious calls.
The climate of this plase in Winter minimum 10 degrees, Summer maximum 32 degrees. This park is open throughout the year. For visiting upper Dachigam the best time is from June to August. Each season has its distinct attractions, but October, the main rutting month and when the trees bear their autumnal colours, it the best


In this Dachigam National Park Himalayan black bears come out of hibernation in March, the best time to see this impressive omnivore. Thick-coated grey langur's brown bears and leopard cats.
The nearest town is Srinagar from where the park gate is 22 km away. The road goes around Dal Lake, past Shalimar Gardens and the park entrance is just beyond Harwan village. Nearest airport is Srinagar and railhead at Jammu, 315 km away