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Himalaya National Park
Himalaya National Park is a national park in Pakistan, covering 2,263 km² (874 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Pakistan's 43 national parks. Protected area in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir.
- Area
- 2,263 km²
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KDU · 74 km
Nearest airports to Himalaya National Park
- 1 KDU74 kmstraight line
- 2 SXR94 kmstraight line
- 3 GIL143 kmstraight line
Srinagar, IndiaMore about Himalaya National Park
Himalaya National Park is one of 43 national parks in Pakistan — protected area in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir. It covers 2,263 km² (226,300 ha) — about 1.4 times the size of London, making it the #6 largest national park in Pakistan (8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Himalaya National Park
The closest airport is Skardu International Airport (KDU), about 74 km away — around 1 h 36 min by car; alternatively Srinagar International Airport (SXR, 94 km). Other national parks within reach include Musk Deer National Park (528 km²), Gurez National Park, Deosai National Park (3,464 km²) and Dachigam National Park (147 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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