National Parks of Pakistan
There are 35 national parks in Pakistan. Tourists come here to
enjoy themselves. It takes the country's economy to its peak. People flock here
for the festive holidays. Sometimes, the scent of flowers makes the atmosphere
fragrant the rustle of the trees impresses onlookers. It is an open field where
different plant and animal species exist. IUCN (1971) announced some points for
conservation areas which are below:
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The
land should be 1000 hectares.
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These
include ensuring the prohibition of the exploitation of natural resources.
Their primary
purpose is to ensure that biodiversity is maintained. Parks are a means of
promoting tourism.
Lal Suhanra
National Park:
It is situated in the
Bahawalpur district of Punjab province. Its area is about 620 km2. The park has
fishing grounds, a tourists' hut, rest houses, motels, camping grounds, a
watchtower, and tourist tracks. It was entrenched in 1972. Now, it is known as
a safari park.
It has been declared a UNESCO
biosphere reverse. The Patisar Lake adds to the beauty of the flowing area.
Kirthar
National Park:
It covers an area of 1192 square miles. It is situated towards the
north of the Kirthar Hills in Karachi. The wildlife that consists of:
- Mammals (34).
- Birds (56).
- Reptiles (56).
There are ancient sites of Ranikot and Toung. Ranikot was the
stronghold of the ruler and Toung is the burial ground of many civilizations.
Margalla Hill
National Park:
- Golden Jackal.
- Jungle Cat.
- Indian Leopard.
- Rhesus macaque.
- Central Asian Boar.
- White-footed fox.
- Grey Goral.
The Margalla Hill stands almost like a wall between Khanpur in the
north and Rawal lakes in the south. It has about 30 trails used by the locals.
The park includes Margalla hill. It is at Shakar Pariyan Park and the foot of
the Himalayas along lake Rawal. The park was established in 1980 and is the
third-largest national park. With a height of about 1604 meters, Charoni is the
highest peak. There are 600 species of plants, 402 birds, 38 mammals, and 27
reptiles. The management of this park has worked on six hiking routes. Trail 5
is best for newcomers.
Hingol National
Park:
It is the largest park in Pakistan and has cultural significance.
One of the natural wonders with rocky terrain, mountain caves, and beautiful
beaches. It consists of Baluchistan, Lasbela, Awaran, and Gwadar. The species
of Chinkara gazelle, Baluchistan urial, and wild Sindh Ibex live in it. The
mammals are live in it as:
- Jungle Cat.
- Indian fox.
- Sindh leopard.
- Honey badger.
- Porcupine.
- Hedgehog.
- Indian pangolin.
The Hungu dam is located on the Hangul River about 19 km north of
the Makran coastal highway in the Lasbela district of Baluchistan province and
about 248km northwest of Karachi. The north is a barren subtropical forest. The
west is a dry mountainous region. The east side is famous for the eruption of
mud volcanoes which emit methane and mud instead of lava. Along the coast,
Hangul includes caves, beaches, and marine ecological zones that are home to
dolphins, turtles, and mangroves.
There is a makeshift lake near Sapat. In their mountains is the
Hanglaj Mata Temple. The park has unique stone sculptures. The Baluchistan
Sphinx is a natural rock that resembles the Great Sphinx of Giza. The part of
the National Makran Coastal Highway passes through the park.
Chinji National Park:
It was well-built in 1987 on Sargodha Road, Chakwal, Punjab. Its
total area is about 6,095 hectares. It has igneous rocks along with a river
that flows through it.
Chitral Gol
National Park:
It's in the heart of the beautiful valley of Chitral in northern
Pakistan. The tributaries flow into the Chitral Gol reservoir. It then flows
southwards and joins the river, Kunar. The prominent wildlife includes Kashmir
Markhor, Siberian ibex, black bear, Himalayan snowcock, Peregrine falcon. The
park was considered the private property of the former Mehtar of Chitral in
1983. During the existence of the Chitral state, Mehtar and his family used to
come here in summer and hold court. It is 2800 meters above sea level. It has
Pine trees and Markhor.
The park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1979 but was renamed
a national park in 1984. The Hindu Kush mountains around it add to the beauty
of the park.
Machiara
National Parks:
This park is located in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir. It connects the
Neelum River with the Neelum valley. The Neelum valley is to its west. It
covers an area of approx. 33,437 acres. It has evergreen broadleaf forests and
is part of the western Himalayan broadleaf forest area. The mammals in it are
as follows:
- Melanocephalus.
- Western tragopan.
- Brooke's leaf warblers.
College and University students come and visit for research
purposes. Its main objective is to create a healthy environment to conserve
resources and trees. It is home to leopards, wolves, monkeys, and lions. This
park is essential for natural resources.
Ayubia National
Parks:
It is located in the Abbottabad district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on
the northern side of Pakistan, is a beautiful gift of nature. It was given the
status of National Park in 1984 and was later renamed Ayubia National Park
after the late Muhammad Ayub Khan, the second President of Pakistan.
The area's mild conical forest, wild stripes, and mixed forest
attract tourists. The Wildlife & Parks Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was
entrusted with the care. It has a command post in Donga Gali. The distance is
50km from Abbottabad and 25km from Murree. It has a pipeline walking track that
runs from Ayubia to Nathia Gali and is 4m long.
A National Park is an area of Natural creation where landscapes,
flora, and fauna are preserved in their natural state. The benefits are many as
follows:
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Providing
tourism & recreational opportunities for locals.
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