Dacghigam National Park Tour and Travel Guide 2024.

 Dacghigam National Park : A gem of  the Himalayas 2024.

Dachigam National Park  is a National park that is situated at a distance of 22 kilometers from District Headquarter Srinagar in District Srinagar Kashmir.  It is nestled on the East  side of world famous Dal lake and it covers about 141 square kilometers  and the  Park is rectangular forest 22.5 kilometers  long and about 8 kilometers wide.  It is actually divided into Lower Dachigam in the west and Upper Dachigam in the East.  This park is basically a catchment area of the Dal Lake which supplies water to  entire Srinagar. 

The name of this National Park has been kept in the memory of ten villages who were relocated in its formation. Dachigam National  has been declared as protected area under the care of Maharaja Partap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir in 1910 who created this amazing Park.  This Park was solely established with the aim to ensure supply of pure drinking water for Srinagar City and it was later upgraded  as well declared as National Park in the year of 1981. 

Dachigam National park  is a famous tourist spot globally because it is a home of the Hangul, or Kashmir Stag, snow leopard, etc and is famous  for its diverse wildlife, breathtaking scenery that provides tranquil  setting with lush woods, Alpine grasslands and diverse animals. 

Visitors and Tourists need to obtain permission from the concerned  authorities to enter and local tourist office and Park's administration can also guide and facilitate one's entry with proper permission. Visitors and travelers need to follow strictly rules and regulations of the concerned authorities to ensure their own safety and security. They should also maintain distance from the wild animals and must take great care of Park's environment  and essential guidelines. 

it is also important to know that due to its  strategic  location, it is easily accessible  to Tourists and travelers to explore not only its extremely scenic and Natural beauty  but also its nearby historical sites, cultural attractions  and  breathtaking landscapes  that gives big boost to its economy and tourism potential. Dachigam National Park  is also extremely beautiful and popular among tourists and travelers  due to its diverse ecosystem and one can easily hire a Safari or a Jeep to explore it fully. While taking the round of this naturally beautiful National Park, one can come across rare species of  Hangul, or Kashmiri Stag,  musk dear, Himalayan black and brown  bear, snow leopards amidst the breath taking landscapes of the park and this park remains open for tourists and travelers throughout the year. 

Dachigam National Park is not less than  a heaven for bird watchers because this park offers glimpses of many avian species nestled in their natural habitat. The common bird life that exists here viz;  Monal, Pheasant, , Koklass  Pheasant , Himalayan Griffon Vulture, bearded vulture and many more.  This National Park is naturally blessed with tremendous flora and fauna which remains the main attraction of tourists and travelers. 

As far as flora of this park is concerned, the  park  boasts of over 500 species of herbs, 50 species of trees and 20 species of shrubs. There  are many coniferous forests which consist of broad leaf species, Alpine pastures,  lush green meadows, scrub vegetation with deep gullies, waterfalls etc. It is amazing to see that most of the grassland and meadows are covered with colored flowers except during harsh winters. 

There are also a variety of wild trees here which include Cheery, Pear, Plum, Peach, Apple, Apricot, Walnut, Chestnut, Oak, willow, poplar, Chinar Birch pine and elm etc. 

The main fauna i.e.  animal species that exist in Dachigam National park are, kashmir Stag(Hangul),  Musk deer, Himalayan Serow, Leopard cat, snow leopard, Kashmir grey langur, Himalayan Black bear, Jackal, Hill Fox, long tailed Marmot, Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan weasel and jungle cat etc. 

Dachigam National Park Distance : 

Dachigam National Park is about 22 kilometers away from the Lal Chowk  of Srinagar in Kashmir with a well connected and beautiful  road. The nearest Airport to it is Srinagar International airport and from airport one can hire tax, cab, car or bus for this destination.  The nearest Railway Station  to Dachigam Natinal Park is Sringar Railway Station which is about 32 kilometers from here and tourist can hire taxi or ola for Dachigam National Park from here and it takes hardly less than an hour to reach here.

Hotels and Lodges Near  Dachigam National Park :

There are many accommodations available in and around Dachigam National Park for facilitation of Tourist's night stay here that include resorts, Lodges,  and guest houses which provide comfortable lodging options for tourists to enjoy their stay amidst the Park's serene  beauty.  Tourists and travelers can also make their night stay at Srinagar city located at a distance of 22 kilometers from here with ease. 

Best time to visit Dachigam National Park:

Though this National Park  remains open for tourists and people for whole of the year and huge rush of visitors is always witnessed here but the best time to visit here  is between May to August  because during that period  the overall climate remains quite pleasant here and suitable for all types of activities. The visitors need to obtain permission before visiting this park and are advised to follow strictly the rules and regulations of concerned authorities who are managing the whole affairs here. Visitors are also urged to maintain distance  from the wild animals for their safety and security as well need to respect the Park's environment.  It is can also be visited again in late September to ending November as during these periods, the weather is pleasant  with minimal rainfall thus making it an ideal time for wildlife spotting and enjoying the scenic beauty of the park by also doing photography. 

Best Places to visit Near Dachigam National Park : 

There are countless delightful tourist places to visit falling in the 20 kilometers range nearby Dachigam National Park  and few among them are  Pari Mahal, Dal Lake,  Tulip Garden,  Hazratbal Shrine, Chashme Shahi, Tarsar Lake, Nishat Garden, Shalimar Bagh, Mansar Lake, Aru Valley, Shankaracharya Temple, Nagin Lake, Srinagar, Sher Garhi Palace, Khanqah of Shah Hamdan,  Kolalhoi Glacier, Shikargah, Doodpathri Meadow, Tangnar, Palmaidan and  many other. 

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Conclude :

Dachigam National Park  is a significant for its biodiversity conservation efforts especially for protecting and preserving of the Kashmiri Stag or Hangul.  This National Park which is unique in itself represents the few remaining places on the earth with temperate forests and Alpine pastures. Thus it plays a key role in maintaining  the ecological balance of the region. 

Dachigam National Park is also famous for its scenic locales because flowers and greenery carpet grass lands  and meadows bloom here always except during winter season when the entire forest remains blanketed under snow. The sight of blue poppy blooming that covers the grassland is wonderful sight to behold. It is analysed that wild life enthusiasts believe that single visit to Dachigam National Park is not enough to enjoy the natural beauty of the forest because the park changes its appearance with the start of each season.  it is advisable to all the tourists and travelers  to apply online booking permission before  visiting to  Dachigam National Park  for their comfort and convenience. Jeep Safari is the best way to explore Dachigam National Park. Read more click  tinyurl.com/4byk4323

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