Dachigam National Park
A mountain national park on the eastern outskirts of Srinagar, and the last refuge of the endangered Kashmir stag, known as the Hangul.
Dachigam National Park lies about 22 kilometers from the city center and covers 141 square kilometers. Its elevation range is wide, and it is home to the Kashmir stag, the Himalayan black bear, and leopards. A permit from the wildlife protection department is required. Usually only the Dachigam area is open, and visitors can walk or ride in a vehicle to observe wildlife. The stags come down the mountain in autumn and winter, which is when they are easiest to see.
Opening hours
Permit required; open during the day
Nearby sights
- Nishat Bagh
- Chashme Shahi
- Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
- Dal Lake
- Pari Mahal
- Shalimar Bagh
- Char Chinar