Shandur National Park


Shandur-Hundrup National Park is a protected area situated in the Pakistan administered north-western region, within the Gupis Yasin District in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Description

It was declared as a national park in 1993 and has an area of 51,800 hectares or 766 km2.
Shandur-Hundrup covers a total area of approximately 766 square kilometers, with its highest point being the Shandur Pass, which stands at an elevation of 3,700 meters.
The Shandur Polo Ground is located at an elevation of approximately 3,700 meters above sea level. The ground is the highest polo field in the world and is host to the annual Shandur Polo Festival, which is a popular event that attracts visitors from all over the world.

Species

There are 17 species found in the national park, 8 mammals and 9 birds.