Pakistan · national park
Chinji National Park
Chinji National Park is a national park in Pakistan, established in 1987, covering 61 km² (24 sq mi). It is the #23 largest of Pakistan's 43 national parks.
- Area
- 61 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ISB · 67 km
Nearest airports to Chinji National Park
- 1 ISB67 kmstraight line
- 2 PEW142 kmstraight line
- 3 SKT183 kmstraight line
More about Chinji National Park
Chinji National Park is one of 43 national parks in Pakistan. It covers 61 km² (6,095 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #23 largest national park in Pakistan (0.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 years ago — the first national parks in Pakistan date back to 1959. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Chinji National Park
The closest airport is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), about 67 km away — around 1 h 28 min by car; alternatively Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW, 142 km). Other national parks within reach include Kala Chitta National Park (370 km²), Ayub National Park (1 km²), Margala Hills National Park (174 km²) and Kund Park (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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