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Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park
Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park is a national park in Myanmar, established in 1893, covering 1,403 km² (542 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Myanmar's 10 national parks.
- Area
- 1,403 km²
- Established
- 1893
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- IMF · 210 km
Nearest airports to Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park
- 1 IMF210 kmstraight line
- 2 MDL216 kmstraight line
- 3 LSH237 kmstraight line
Imphal, IndiaMore about Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park
Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park is one of 10 national parks in Myanmar. It covers 1,403 km² (140,274 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #4 largest national park in Myanmar (11.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1893, 133 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Myanmar. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park
The closest airport is Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (IMF), about 210 km away — around 4 h 33 min by car; alternatively Mandalay International Airport (MDL, 216 km). Other national parks within reach include Shirui National Park, Keibul Lamjao National Park (40 km²), Murlen National Park (200 km²) and Phawngpui National Park (50 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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