FACT FILE:
Geographical Location:25*30'N-65*30'E
Physical Location:Makran coast, Baluchistan province. Approximately 190 km west of Karachi
Total Area:610, 043 hectares
Date Established:1988 and 1997 (includes Dhrun Wildlife Sanctuary)
Best Time to Visit:Mid October to November and December to mid March 
Covering about 610,043 ha, Hingol National Park, the largest National Park in Pakistan, lies on the Makran coast approximately 190 km from Karachi. The area was for the first time declared reserved in 1988.
The park area covers parts of the three districts, namely; Lasbela, Gawader and Owaran of aluchistan province containing a variety of topographical features and vegetation, varying from arid sub tropical forest in the north to arid montane in the west. Large tracts of the NP are covered with drift sand and can be classified as coastal semi desert. The National Park includes the estuary of the Hingol river which supports a significant diversity of bird and fish species.
Currently, 20 staff members including 18 game watchers, two deputy rangers are responsible for the management of the Park under the guidance of the park Manager who reports to the Conservator and the Secretary Wildlife, Forest, Livestock, Environment and Tourism.
Wildlife: 
Although no detailed inventories of
the park has been an excellent habitat to wild animals including over 3000 ibexes, and 1500 Urials and more than 1200 Chinkara, besides number of resident and migratory birds. The Houbara Bustard (Chlamydotis undulata), Dalmatian and Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) are regular visitors to the area.
The River Hingol has been nurturing crocodiles for centuries. The Marsh Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) and Green Marine Turtles (Cheloniamydas), endemic
and threatened species of fish, such as the Mahasheer occur and schools of Plumbeous Dolphins (Sousa plumbea) are known from close in-shore areas.
Mammals:
Mammals in the park include--------Sindh leopard (T), Indian Fox (R), Jungle cat (C), Jackal (C),
Sind Wildgoat (V), Blandford's Urial (T), Chinkara Gazelle (T), Honey Badger (R), Indian Pangolin (R),
Hedgehog (C), Porcupine (C), Indian Grey Mongoose (C), Cairo Spiny mouse (?) and the Rock Mouse (C).
Note:
T=Threatened, V=Vulnerable, R=Rare, C=Common, ?=Unknown.
Birds:
Birds in the park are-------Houbara Bustard, Dalmatian and Spot-billed Pelican
Reptiles:
The Marsh Crocodile, Olive Ridley and Green Marine Turtles
The Hingol National Park is spread over the districts of Lasbela, Awaran and Gwadar in Balochistan. It covers an area of 619,043 hectares with about 6000-8000 households dependent on Park Resources. It is basically southern extension of Sibi desert having extensive patches of drift sand scattered throughout the region. The Hingol river runs through the national Park and before disgorging into the sea forms an estuary which provides habitat to a number of migratory water birds and marsh crocodiles. For purposes of park operation, the area is divided into three zones namely;
ReplyDeletei) Marine Range ii) Aghor Range iii) Inland Range
The Park is reflecting contrast of four Eco-systems. It has Desert, Arabian Sea, Rugged Mountains and Open Plains . It has global importance in terms of its historic culture, diversified Eco-system, Archeological treasures and Structural (Coastal Highway) value.
Development Activities: Hingol National Park Management Project is one of the three sub-project of the Protected Area Management Project (PAMP) funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF ) through World Bank. The other two Sub-projects included are Chitral Goal National Park in NWFP and Machiara National Park in Azad Jamu and Kashmir.The Goal of programme is to Conserve Globally significant habitats and bio-diversity through active participation of the Custodial Communities of the area. The park is habitat of important wildlife species, like Ibex, Urial, Chinkara Gazelle, Marsh Crocodiles, Turtles, variety of Marine life and numerous local and migratory birds..Nice places in pakistan to visit...........