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  • National Park

Dachigam National Park

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A Himalayan valley park outside Srinagar, the last refuge of the hangul, Kashmir's endemic stag.

Why this place matters

Primary refuge for the hangul (Kashmir stag) and an important watershed forest for Srinagar, combining conservation of an endemic deer with human-wildlife conflict mitigation initiatives.

The wildlife

  • HangulCRCritically Endangered

    Last viable population of the Kashmir stag, an endemic red deer subspecies, in lower Dachigam's meadows and forests.

  • Himalayan Black BearVUVulnerable

    Common in forested zones, sometimes involved in human-wildlife conflict at the fringes.

The wider field list, with current IUCN Red List status.

Mammals

Birds

Reptiles

  • Pit viper

Notable birds include Himalayan Monal, Koklass Pheasant and Western Tragopan. Reptiles include Himalayan Pit Vipers.

Plan your visit

Autumn coincides with the hangul rut in the lower meadows, offering vocalisations and displays; spring and summer bring lush vegetation and pheasant activity.

Zones
Lower Dachigam tourism zone
Safari
guided walks and limited vehicle access on internal roads
Typical sightings
Hangul in meadows and forest edges, Himalayan black bears (seasonally), forest birds along streams.
Light and terrain
Narrow valleys create mixed light; early light filtering through forest and autumn colours along streams offer strong compositions.
Hides
Viewpoints along streams and meadows; no standard tourist hides.
Good to know
Security checks at gates; Upper Dachigam only with research or administrative permits.