Forest, Wildlife & Environment Department Government of Gilgit-Baltistan

Hundrap National Park

About Hundrap National Park

Shandur-Handrup National Park (36°04′32″N 72°31′12″E) is located in Ghizer district. It was declared as national park in 1993 and covers an area of 51800 hectares.

Map of Hundrap National Park , Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Dominant Wildlife and Biodiversity

The Park is the part of conservation and Protection of the wildlife, Glaciers and watershed areas. The park is home to Alpine meadows, Alpine scrub zone, Sub alpine scrub zone. it lies in the majestic landscape of Shandur polo ground, Shandur pass. its climate naturally offers a variety of flora and fauna that includes Snow leopard, Indian grey wolf, Himalayan ibex, Himalayan brown bear Palla’s cat, Cape hare and stone marten. Birds includes Booted Eagle, Eurasian Sparrow Hawk, Golden eagle, Himalayan Griffon vulture, Common Artemisia, Ephedra, Wild rose, Barbaris and Potentilla.

Dominant Fauna

Mammals

Indian grey wolf
Himalayan ibex
Himalayan lynx
Himalayan Brown Bear
Snow Leopard
Stone Martin
Pallas’s cat
Cape Hare

Birds

Booted Eagle
Eurasian Sparrow Hawk
Golden eagle
Himalayan Griffon vulture
Common Kestrel
Peregrine falcon
Chukar partridge
Snow cock
Northern Hobby

Dominant Flora

Plants

Juniper
Blue pine
Birch
Willow
Artemisia
Ephedra
Wild rose
Barbaris
Potentilla

Vegetation Zones

Alpine meadows
Alpine scrub zone
Sub alpine scrub zone.

Major Landmarks / Peaks / Lakes

Shandur Polo ground

Shandur Pass

Potential Activities for tourists/visitors

Hiking and trekking

Wildlife sighting

Fishing

Camping

Wildlife Photography

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