Dachigam National Park - Best Places to visit in Jammu & Kashmir
This video is an attempt to show the other side of Dachigam which means the scenetic aspect of the national park which is one of the most beautiful national parks in the world.
The video would had not been possible without the kind support of Nadeem Qadri & Nazir Malik Sahab
Dachigam is a national treasure nestled in the beautiful and troubled state of Kashmir. Spread over 140 sq. km., Dachigam is split into the Upper and Lower Dachigam sectors, both of which have seen better days. The magnificent hangul or Kashmir stag is the main mammal in the area and Dachigam is also home to the elusive snow leopard, marten, ibex, musk deer and other animals characteristic of the Himalayas. Birds like the Koklas pheasant and the monal pheasant inhabit the region. Srinagar's Harwan Reservoir is fed by the numerous streams in the Dachigam forests, making the park a crucial catchment area.
Visitors to Dachigam could choose to make Srinagar a base where there are a number of government and privately run hotels as well as houseboats catering to varying budgets. To experience Dachigam completely and stay overnight, there is some lodging available in both Upper as well as Lower Dachigam.
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Dachigam National Park is located 22 km from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. The name literally stands for 'ten villages', which could be in memory of the ten villages that were relocated in order to create the park. The Park is only 141 sq. kms. and roughly rectangular in shape, approximately 23.5km by 6km. It is best considered as two sections - Upper and Lower Dachigam. Lower Dachigam, in the west, comprises approximately a third of the total area and is the area most accessible to a visitor. Upper Dachigam in the east extends over the higher reaches and is a good day's trek from the nearest roadhead.
Dachigam was initially established to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to Srinagar city. A protected area since 1910, it was declared as a national park in 1981. The park is best known as the home of the hangul, or Kashmir stag.
The Park harbors the last viable population of the endangered Hangul or Kashmir Stag. Himalayan Black Bear are visible in the lower reaches from spring to autumn and hibernate in winter. Long-Tailed Marmots are very conspicuous during summer in the upper reaches while Mouse Hare are active throughout the year. Other wildlife includes Leopard, Common Palm Civet, Jackal, Red Fox, Yellow-throated Marten and Himalayan Weasel.
Over 145 different bird species including the Lammergeier, colourful species like Monal Pheasant and Blue Magpie are seen.
Just 21kms north-east of Srinagar, and beyond the Mughal Gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, Dachigam is best considered as two parts. Lower Dachigam is more accessible to a visitor while Upper Dachigam is a day's trek. Good time to visit is in September-October which is also the Hangul rutting season. Forest Department accommodation is available in the Park and may be reserved through the Chief Wildlife Warden at the office in the Tourist Reception Centre in Srinagar.
The area now known as the Dachigam National Park was first given protection by the Maharaja of Kashmir in 1910 when he delineated the valley as a game preserve and relocated the ten villages that were present within its precincts. From this comes its name Dachigam, translating as 'ten villages'. The Maharaja was motivated not only by the desire for sport for himself and his guests but also to ensure an undisturbed catchment zone for the Harwan reservoir which supplied water to his summer capital, Srinagar. The National Park occupies almost half of the catchment zone of the famous Dal Lake and still plays a crucial role is supplying clean drinking water to the inhabitants of Srinagar. The Maharaja planted a number of tree species preferred by the wild denizens, such as oak and horse chestnut and supplemented the limited winter fodder available to the wild animals. He also introduced Wild Boar to the area, a small population of which survived into the early 1990s but which have now died out.
Following independence, responsibility for managing Dachigam went to the State Government and it was administered at different times by the State Fisheries Department, Tawaza Entertainment Department and the Forest Department. From 1978 it has been under the purview of the Directorate of Game Preservation of the Forest Department and in 1982 the Directorate was upgraded to an independent department and is now known as the Department of Wildlife Protection. In 1951 the State notified the area as a Sanctuary and in 1981 it was re-notified as a National Park. Dachigam National Park is one of the most accessible parks of India as its main entrance is only 21kms by road, north-east of the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar and not far beyond the popular Moghul Gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. However the road only runs for 10kms inside the Park, so to truly appreciate the beauty and variety of this Park it is necessary to explore on foot.
Best time to visit:
Dachigam is open throughout the year, but the best time to visit is between April and October and has something to offer in every season. The upper areas are not easily accessible in the winter months and are at their best between June and August. Summer is also a good time to visit the lower areas although probably the best month is October when the rutting season is on and Kashmir's glorious autumn tree colours are in evidence. September/October is also a good time for viewing the Black Bear which is feeding up on the remaining walnuts and acorns, building up fat for its long hibernation. The closest airport is at Srinagar. The nearest railway station is Jammu, which is 310 km away.
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Dachigam National Park, Srinagar - Jammu and Kashmir, India
A bumble bee sucks nectar from Impatiens or wild Balsam flowers as an Indian fritillary sits on leaves of a plant in Dachigam National Park
Located very close to Srinagar (22-km), Dachigam National Park with its splendid forests and magnificent scenery is easily accessible. Of all the many sanctuaries in the state, the one at Dachigam is the best known. At one time the exclusive hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kashmir, it was declared a national park in 1951, and owing to a strictly enforced conservation programme, the Hangul population, once 150, now stands at over 400 animals.
The two sectors of the Park - Upper and Lower Dachigam are spread over an area of 141-sq-km. and altitudes vary between 1,700 and 4,300 metres. Two steep ridges enclose the Park with its great topographical variety - deep ravines, rocky outcrops, steep wooded slopes and rolling alpine pastures. Tumbling down from the Masrar Lake (4,300m), up in the high ranges, the Dachigam River winds through Lower Dachigam.
The Park is the habitat of the endangered Hangul or the Kashmir stag - the only species of red Deer to 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.
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. Upper Dachigam can only be explored on foot.
There over 150 species of birds inhabiting park's vicinity. 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.
Amidst forests of silver birch and conifer roams the Hangul. Rare and on the verge of extinction till a few years ago, the national park at Dachigam contains the last viable Hangul population in the world. Related to the red Deer of Europe, this breed is characterised by its white rump patch and impressive spread of antlers.
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Dachigam National Park, Srinagar, Kashmir, India - in the words of Nazir Malik
Just like Maharashtra has a national park right next to its capital Mumbai, Jammu and Kashmir has a national park within Srinagar, just a couple of km from the heart of Srinagar. Dachigam is famous for protecting the last few numbers of Hangul deer in the wild.
Dachigam is best considered as two parts. Lower Dachigam is more accessible to a visitor while Upper Dachigam is a day's trek. The National Park occupies almost half of the catchment zone of the famous Dal Lake and still plays a crucial role is supplying clean drinking water to the inhabitants of Srinagar.
Just as we entered Dachigam National Park, we saw a group of grey langurs, again endemic to this forest jumping about in the trees. On closer look these langurs did look different from the langurs we see in Delhi; much bigger and indeed, grey. I was happy that no one including the forest guard and the army person who accompanied us objected to my using the video camera.
What about the hanguls we asked. The forest guard replied that one has to climb up to much higher altitudes to see them and all those areas are now out of bounds thanks to militancy. He assured us that in higher altitudes there were black bears and Himalayan Monals in plenty- but the area is infested with militants and none is allowed to go trekking.
Our forest guard companion was very happy to talk about his experiences. He was a dedicated man –dedicated to saving the black bear in particular. He passionately believed that the Dachigam forest will survive only if the bear population is healthy and thriving. The forest belonged to them and then only to man he told us. We did see glimpses of gurgling streams inside. The air and water inside is pure and one will never get ill if you stay inside the forest, another Kashmiri who was working with the rainbow trout project explained.
Our next stop was the rainbow trout center. Here the trout are bred scientifically and the produce sold outside at reasonable prices-one person is allowed to buy only 2 kilos in a day. The scheme is so popular, that all the produce is sold out in a couple of hours. The trout center was well maintained. I had never seen such large trouts before. Gulmarg has a trout centre where tourists can buy coupons for fishing - again in a rationed manner- one coupon entitles you to four catches. But the rainbow trouts there were not so big.
Suddenly we were told our time inside the Park was up. We had seen all that was allowed to be seen by tourists.
I could not but admire the pride and faith of the forest guard who reaffirmed my own faith that you can never subdue nature. In that sense our visit to Dachigam had a silver lining.
(Many years later we realized that the forest guard who accompanied us was Nazir Malik, well known poet of Kashmir and a Sancuary Asia award winner)
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Trekking beyond Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary, Srinagar Kashmir
Trekking from Dachigam - more than 30KMs uphill - through the dense and dark jungles until we see the light, on the top on mountain.
Meet Kashmir’s Jungle Man
Dachigam national Park in Kashmir may be famous for Hangul, but over the last few years, one forest guard in this National Park has also made a name for himself. Nazir Malik, 55, popularly known as “the jungle man” of Kashmir works as a wildlife guard from the last 30 years.Nazir says that he knows 252 species of birds which are found in Kashmir and out of them he can identify 110 species by their sounds. Malik can call these birds by their sounds.
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Dachigam national park Srinagar Kashmir
Dachigam National Park is located 22 kilometers from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 141 km2. The name of the park literally stands for ten villages which could be in memory of the ten villages that were relocated for its formation
Wildlife authorities arrange food for Kashmiri stag ‘Hangul’ at Dachigam National Park - ANI #News
Srinagar (J&K), Feb 14 (ANI): The wild life authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Dachigam arranged specific food manually for Kashmiri stag also known as “Hangul” during the winters in the state. Arranging food for the Hangul is a routine exercise for the wildlife officials especially during peak winters as the animal cannot find food for itself. Kashmir received its heaviest snowfall after decades and every year during winters, natural fodder of Hangul goes automatically under snow which thereby leads the Hangul towards the down portions of Dachigam. Therefore the wildlife department had fully geared up since the snowfall started in the Valley to make sure that the famous Kashmiri deer should not face any problem.
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Dachigam National Park derives its name from the 10 villages that existed before establishment of the protected nature reserve in 1981. The area of park is spread across 141 sq kilometers and lies at a distance of approximately 22 kilometers from Srinagar, the capital of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. The Sanctuary has been a protected area since the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir used the area as the Royal Hunting Reserve. Now a national park, Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary comprises of several lakes, rivers, flowery meadows, waterfalls and dense coniferous forests. Being located in the Paradise of India (Jammu and Kashmir), the protected forests feature grasslands that are filled with the most colorful flowers throughout the year except in harsh winters. The Dagwan River that flows from the Marsar Lake is a famous fishing spot and is known for its population of trout. The Park is located in two different zones, namely the Upper and the Lower Dachigam with both zones containing some major distinction in terms of terrain, flora and fauna. A jeep can be hired to transverse through Lower Dachigam but the Upper Dachigam can only be tread by foot or on Zanskari Ponies.
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Finally Spotted Royal Stag Of Kashmir
The vlog is about Hangul census in Dachigam National Park in Srinagar Kashmir. One of the most beautiful national park in Asia and the National park contains versatile Biodiversity including Hangul the Royal stag of Kashmir and Himalayan Grey Monkey which is only and only found in this national park. I made this vlog specially to sight Hangul and after continues efforts and long trek i could manage to see the glimpse of our National Animal Hangul.
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