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Phawngpui National Park
Phawngpui National Park is a national park in India, established in 1992, covering 50 km² (19 sq mi). It is the #81 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 50 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CGP · 135 km
Nearest airports to Phawngpui National Park
- 1Shah Amanat International AirportCGP135 kmstraight line
Chattogram (Chittagong), Bangladesh
Airports in BangladeshTransfers & Meet & Greet → - 2 AJL138 kmstraight line
- 3 CXB175 kmstraight line
More about Phawngpui National Park
Phawngpui National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 50 km² (5,000 ha) — about 85% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #81 largest national park in India (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Phawngpui National Park
The closest airport is Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP), about 135 km away — around 2 h 56 min by car; alternatively Lengpui Airport (AJL, 138 km). Other national parks within reach include Kaptai National Park (55 km²), Murlen National Park (200 km²), Baroiyadhala National Park (29 km²) and Medhakachhapia National Park (4 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.