Nanga Parbat National Park

Nanga Parbat National Park is a national park located in the Diamer District and Astore District in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Established in 2021, it covers an area of 178,561 ha (1,785.61 km2) and encompasses a wide variety of terrain, including dry temperate coniferous forests and alpine meadows.[1][2][3] It is located at 35.16375N, 74.550860E.[1][2]

Geography

The national park encompass several landmarks of Diamer, including Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest peak in the world, Rupal Peak, Mazeno Ridge, Fairy Meadows, Laila Peak, Shaigiri Peak, and Rama Lake.[2]

Flora and fauna

Nanga Parbat National Park hosts a variety of flora and fauna. Notable animal species includeHimalayan brown bear, Kashmir musk deer, Markhor, Ladakh urial, Himalayan ibex, Himalayan wolf, and Himalayan marmot. Birds species include Monal pheasant, magpie, and Himalayan Griffon vulture. Flora includes spruce, birch, blue pine, juniperus, fir, willow and sea buckthorn.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Parks – Map". Forest, Wildlife & Environment Department, Government of Gilgit–Baltistan. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "Nanga Parbat National Park". Forest, Wildlife & Environment Department, Gilgit-Baltistan. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  3. ^ a b Jamal, Sana (13 December 2020). "Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan launches two new high-altitude national parks in Gilgit-Baltistan". Gulf News. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
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