Dachigam National Park UPSC

  • 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.
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