Pakistan · national park
Deosai National Park
Deosai National Park is a national park in Pakistan, established in 1993, covering 3,464 km² (1,337 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Pakistan's 43 national parks.
- Area
- 3,464 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KDU · 37 km
Nearest airports to Deosai National Park
- 1 KDU37 kmstraight line
- 2 SXR129 kmstraight line
- 3 GIL140 kmstraight line
Srinagar, IndiaMore about Deosai National Park
Deosai National Park is one of 43 national parks in Pakistan. It covers 3,464 km² (346,400 ha) — about 2.2 times the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in Pakistan (12.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 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 Deosai National Park
The closest airport is Skardu International Airport (KDU), about 37 km away — around 48 minutes by car; alternatively Srinagar International Airport (SXR, 129 km). Other national parks within reach include Himalaya National Park (2,263 km²), Musk Deer National Park (528 km²), Gurez National Park and Fairy Meadows National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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