Indian States
Jammu
& Kashmir
Kashmir
(
Wildlife
)
(
Dachigam )
Dachigam
is a wildlife sanctuary which is home to the endangered
HANGUL species of the Deer in the country. dachigam is
also host to other wildlife of the state viz Black/ Brown
Bear, Musk Deer, leopards and migratory birds. There is
a Trout fish farm also in Dachigam. It is big natural
reserve which requires permissions from the Wildlife
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for excploration. The dense forests of Dachigam offer a brilliant
view alongwith a Glacier fed rivulet flowing right through
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General
Information
Approach:
Airport Srinagar (32 kms.)
Railhead Jammu (315 kms.)
Road Srinagar (21 kms.)
Area : 141 sq. kms.
Altitudinal Range : 1,700 to 4,000 metres M.S.L.
Flora : There are over fifty species of trees,twenty of shrubs
and five hundred species of herbs. The principal tree species are
Pinus griffithii,Abies pindrow,Juglans regia,Morus alba,Betula utilis,Salix
spp.,Populus spp., Prunus armeniaca, Corylus colurna,Quercus robur,Ulmus
wallichiana, Aesculus indica, etc.Shrubs include Berberis spp.,Desmodium
tiliaefolium,Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana, Indigofera heterantha
etc.
Fauna : There are twenty mammal species which include hangul,Himalayan
brown bear,Himalayan black bear, langur,Himalayan marmot,leopard
etc.
Avifauna : There are over 150 species of birds.The principal
species are monal,koklas,bearded vulture, griffon vulture,golden
eagle,grey heron,starling,golden oriole,paradise flycatcher,western
yellow-billed blue magpie,kestrel,peregrine falcon,black bulbul,
etc.
Visit : Upper Dachigam Mammal/Bird viewing
Lower Dachigam Mammal viewing
Bird viewing: May to August.
September to March.
March to May.
Dress : Summer : Trekking shoes,raincoat and light clothing.
Winter : Trekking shoes,heavy woolens and waterproof windcheater.
Spring : Trekking shoes,raincoat and light woollens.
Dachigam
lies in Srinagar District and it is 20 Kms from the Distt Headquarters.The
nearest Airport is approx. 25 Kms away in Badgam Distt.This Airport
is connected with major cities of country. The nearest Rail Head
is at Jammu which is 300 Kms away and from there National Highway
NH1A connects the Kashmir valley with India. Every sort of transport
to suit every budget from Buses to Taxis ply on this Highway. It
Takes around 10 to 12 hours to cross this mountaineous road which
crosses some beautiful spots and the famous Jawahar Tunnel linking
Kashmir Valley with country. Selected Transport is available from
anywhere in the Srinagar City with nominal costs to the Gates of
sanctuary. From there on you have to trudge on foot.Taxis, Buses
can be chartered from anywhere in the Srinagar city to this place.
Where
to stay
The Boulevard road is lined with Hotels and Restaurants suiting
every budget. the accomodation is available for every budget. Hotels
are also available on the other major commercial areas of Srinagar.
Activities:-
Explore the Wildlife in the natural reserve.
Talking long walks/Trekking in the wildlife park.
Carry your own refreshments as nothing is available commercially.
Angling can be allowed only after seeking prior licenses and permissions.
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