Iran · national park
Khabr National Park and Ruchun Wildlife Refuge
Khabr National Park and Ruchun Wildlife Refuge is a national park in Iran, established in 1999, covering 1,500 km² (579 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Iran's 32 national parks.
- Area
- 1,500 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BND · 166 km
Nearest airports to Khabr National Park and Ruchun Wildlife Refuge
- 1 BND166 kmstraight line
- 2 RJN179 kmstraight line
- 3 KER183 kmstraight line
More about Khabr National Park and Ruchun Wildlife Refuge
Khabr National Park and Ruchun Wildlife Refuge is one of 32 national parks in Iran. It covers 1,500 km² (149,982 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in Iran (7.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1999, 27 years ago — the first national parks in Iran date back to 1964. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Khabr National Park and Ruchun Wildlife Refuge
The closest airport is Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND), about 166 km away — around 3 h 36 min by car; alternatively Rafsanjan Airport (RJN, 179 km). Other national parks within reach include Bamou National Park (482 km²) and Nayband National Marine Park (478 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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