The Park is
the habitat of the endangered hangul or the Kashmir be found in
India
. Winter is the best time to view the hangul, when they
congregate in the shelter of the lower valleys. Other inhabitants include
the Himalayan black bear, species of wild goat like the markhor and ibex and
varieties of exotic Himalayan birds.
Colourful
pheasants include the crimson tragopan, the iridescent monal pheasant with its
glittering plumage, the blood pheasant and the koklass pheasant. The golden eagle
and the bearded vulture or lammergeier are seen circling the brilliant blue skies.
The leopard, which is the only predator in this paradise is rarely seen as also
the elusive snow leopard which is found in the higher altitudes. Other animals
include the rare musk deer and the Himalayan marmot. A metalled road takes
visitors from
Srinagar
into
Lower Dachigam
. Uper Dachigam can only be explored on foot.
Other places to visit . .
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Accommodation :
Lodges and Rest Houses or Hotel in
Srinagar
.
Nearest town :
Srinagar
(22 km)
Species found :
Leopard, black bear, brown bear, serow, musk deer, hangul.
The best time to visit :- May-Aug. Upper Dachigam Sept.-Dec. Lower dachigam
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How To Get
There |
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By
Air |
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Srinagar is the nearest Air port
is 22 Km |
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By
Train |
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The Nearest Rail head is Jammu |
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By
Road |
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