- Dachigam National Park is located in the Srinagar district of Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- It is situated in the Zabarwan Range of Western Himlayas.
- In 1910, the area was initially established as a game reserve by the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir to protect the Kashmir stag (Hangul).
- In 1951, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary.
- In 1981, it was upgraded to the status of a national park.
- Area: The park covers an area of approximately 141 square kilometers (54 square miles).
- The park area is divided into:
- Lower Dachigam (1700 to 3500 m.)
- Upper Dachigam (2000 m to 4700 m.)
- River: Dagwan River (Dagwan Nallah) flows through the park.
- Flora: Coniferous Trees (deodar, pine and fir), Broadleaf Trees (Himalayan poplar, horse chestnut and walnut), Alpine Meadows (primroses, daisies, and orchids.), Rhododendrons etc.
- Fauna: Kashmiri Stag (Hangul), Musk Deer, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Brown Bear, Himalayan Gray Langurs, Himalayan Weasel, Yellow-throated Martens, Himalayan Fox, Monal Pheasant, Crimson Tragopan, Griffon Vulture, Kashmir Rock Agama , Ladakh Agama, Kashmir Rat Snake etc.