National Parks of Jammu & Kashmir UT
Quick MCQs
Q1. Which National Park is famous for Hangul?
→ Dachigam National Park
Q2. Kazinag National Park is located in which district?
→ Baramulla
Q3. Largest National Park in Jammu & Kashmir?
→ Kishtwar National Park
Q4. Which animal is associated with Kazinag National Park?
→ Markhor
| S.No | National Park | District | Established | Area | Important Facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dachigam National Park | Srinagar | 1981 | ~141 km² | Famous for Hangul (Kashmir Stag); name means “Ten Villages” |
| 2 | Kishtwar National Park | Kishtwar | 1981 | ~2190 km² | One of the largest Himalayan protected areas; known for Snow Leopard, Musk Deer |
| 3 | Kazinag National Park | Baramulla | 1992 (protected area; later developed as NP framework) | ~160 km² | Located near Jhelum River; famous for Markhor, Himalayan black bear, musk deer |
| 4 | Salim Ali National Park | Srinagar | Declared in 1980s | — | Named after Salim Ali; also called City Forest National Park in many exam sources |