Dachigam National Park

One of the all sanctuaries present in the state of Jammu & Kashmir Dachigam is the best one, an exclusive hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kashmir. It was declared a national park in 1951, owing to a strictly enforced conservation programme, to preserve Hangul population or the Kashmiri Stag.

Dachigam National Park was setup in 1981. It lies in the eastern part of Jammu & Kashmir State . The park is at a high altitude, lying on the Himalayan Mountains ; therefore it is covered with snow. Owing to the snow factor, the park has less of vegetation and more of Rocky Mountains and coniferous woodland.

The place is a trekker's paradise. One can enjoy trekking and camping here along with its exclusive varieties of animal and plant species.

It is the only home for the Kashmiri Stag - the Hangul. Hangul is an endangered species and is only found in the Dachigam National Park . This lovely Red Deer is the special feature of the park. Lots of efforts are being made to protect the Hangul (Cervus elaphus hangul) from extinction. Poachers, who market products made from these animals, threaten the Hangul and the Musk Deer found in Dachigam.

The best season to visit Upper Dachigam is, May-August and for Lower Dachigam is September-December.