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Dachigam National Park

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Nature & Park | Wildlife
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : Free
  • Distance from near by city 18.0 KMs from Srinagar (City in Jammu and Kashmir)
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 to 2 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

The Dachigam National Park is present at a distance of 22 km from Srinagar. This place has various types of flora and fauna. So if you are a nature lover, add a place to your KASHMIR TOUR PACKAGE. The whole National Park is located in an area of 500 square kilometres. You can see different types of Himalayan wildlife also. Some of the famous animals are - Himalayan brown beer, leopard, Musk deer, and a lot more. 

Best time to visit the National Park

The time from April to October is the ideal time to visit this Dachigam National Park. 
The temperature will also be adequate during this time, and you don't have to withstand low temperatures. However, vehicles are not allowed inside the National Park. So if you want to travel and visit the whole National Park, you should go early in the morning.

Flora of the National Park    

Various types of flora are present in the National Park. The whole park will be covered with Greenery during the Summertime, and you can experience some rare Flora also. In the Dachigam national park, you can find trees like walnut, oak, pine, Chinar, and a lot more. 

 Fauna of the National Park

You can find different types of special animals in this National Park. Along with animals, you can see different types of beautiful birds also. The animals that are present in this National Park are- the Himalayan black bear, leopard, Jungle cat, and a lot more. 

If you want to see beautiful birds, then some of the real birds you can find in this National Park are the Himalayan Ruby throat, Monal, Flycatcher, and many more. 

Some tips if you are visiting the  National Park

If you are visiting this National Park, then there are some rules that you have to follow inside the premises. For doing video shoots, you must have permission. Along with that, for trekking, also you need permission. So if you are confused about all these things, you can contact any local guide. The local guide will easily tell you everything that you have to do for your comfort. It will be recommended to carry some warm clothes with you during the evening. You can feel the low temperature. So, have to visit this place along with the different places to visit in Kashmir.

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