National Park · Pakistan
Himalaya National Park
Himalaya National Park is a national park in Pakistan, covering 559,199 acres (226,300 ha).
National Park · Pakistan
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Pakistan |
| Area | 559,199 acres (226,300 ha) |
| Coordinates | 34.7900° N, 75.0800° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Himalaya National Park
Himalaya National Park is a protected area located in Astore District of Gilgit–Baltistan (GB), Pakistan. It was announced as part of the federal Protected Areas Initiative in December 2020 and subsequently notified by the Government of Gilgit–Baltistan in 2021. Covering approximately 2,263 square kilometres (226,300 ha), the park was established to conserve high-mountain ecosystems and threatened species such as the Himalayan brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus), musk deer (Moschus spp.), markhor (Capra falconeri), Himalayan ibex (Capra sibirica), and blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Skardu International Airport (KDU) · Skardu, Pakistan · 45.9 miles away
- Srinagar International Airport (SXR) · Srinagar, India · 58.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Himalaya National Park?
Himalaya National Park is in Pakistan (34.7900° N, 75.0800° E).
How big is Himalaya National Park?
Himalaya National Park covers 559,199 acres (226,300 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q136472869 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalaya_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).