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Nuristan National Park

Nuristan National Park is a national park in Afghanistan, covering 5,733 km² (2,214 sq mi). It is the largest of Afghanistan's 3 national parks.

Area
5,733 km²
Nearest airport
CJL · 125 km

Nearest airports to Nuristan National Park

  1. 1
    Chitral Airport Flag of PakistanChitral, Pakistan Airports in Pakistan
    CJL125 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Kabul International Airport Flag of AfghanistanKabul, Afghanistan Airports in AfghanistanTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    KBL153 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Bacha Khan International Airport Flag of PakistanPeshawar, Pakistan Airports in PakistanTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    PEW153 kmstraight line

More about Nuristan National Park

Nuristan National Park is one of 3 national parks in Afghanistan. It covers 5,733 km² (573,307 ha) — about 3.6 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in Afghanistan (90.7% of the country's national park area).

Visiting Nuristan National Park

The closest airport is Chitral Airport (CJL), about 125 km away — around 2 h 43 min by car; alternatively Kabul International Airport (KBL, 153 km). Other national parks within reach include Chitral Gol National Park (78 km²), Shandur National Park (1,986 km²), Kund Park (1 km²) and Kala Chitta National Park (370 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Nuristan National Park?

5,733 km² — about 573,307 hectares or 2,214 square miles.

What is the nearest airport to Nuristan National Park?

Chitral Airport (CJL), about 125 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.