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Murree Kotli Sattian Kahuta National Park
Murree Kotli Sattian Kahuta National Park is a national park in Pakistan, established in 2009, covering 576 km² (222 sq mi). It is the #12 largest of Pakistan's 43 national parks.
- Area
- 576 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ISB · 67 km
Nearest airports to Murree Kotli Sattian Kahuta National Park
- 1 ISB67 kmstraight line
- 2 SXR120 kmstraight line
- 3 SKT152 kmstraight line
Srinagar, IndiaMore about Murree Kotli Sattian Kahuta National Park
Murree Kotli Sattian Kahuta National Park is one of 43 national parks in Pakistan. It covers 576 km² (57,581 ha) — about 74% of the size of New York City, making it the #12 largest national park in Pakistan (2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2009, 17 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 Murree Kotli Sattian Kahuta National Park
The closest airport is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), about 67 km away — around 1 h 27 min by car; alternatively Srinagar International Airport (SXR, 120 km). Other national parks within reach include Pir Lasura National Park (56 km²), Mahseer National Park (45 km²), Ayubia National Park (33 km²) and Toli Pir — easy to combine on one trip.
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