Canadian Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences

Abstract: Hazarganji Chiltan National Park (HCNP) was established in 1980 for the protection and conservation of Chiltan Markhor (Capra aegagrus chialtanensis). The present study was undertaken during 2006-2009 on bioecology and fauna of Hazarganji Chiltan National Park and development of ecotourism in protected areas. During the study 30 species of mammals, 120 species of avifauna, 25 species of reptiles and 4 species of amphibians have been recorded. The main habitats of Hazarganji Chiltan National Park were Hazarganji Foothill Plains, Hazarganji/Chiltan Reserve Forest, Scrub Grasslands, Steep Mountain Slopes, Vertical Cliffs, Deep Ravines and Gorges, Juniper Scrub Grassland, Rocky Cliffs, Riperian Habitat, Human Settlements and some nearby cultivated areas. The important wildlife habitat sites include Sham Thal, Razo Nullah, Tar Moro Top, Shamtal Top, Kangari, Tal, Kumbi, Dozchur, Hazarganji Nullah, Ziarat Nullah, Raghi, Paiti, Ziarat Sakht, Chkuli Top, Ziarat Nullah Tal, Shordrang, Hanari, Mulki, Yalli, Gulgulabi, Wadd, Doki, Namtal, Spait, Chapar, Eatly, Daghari, Tut Nullah, Dagari, Loori Khusht, Khulli, Nulli, Nulli Tooghi, Gidhahar, Hanjiri, Garak, Koolry, Kooshak, Mandooki Ghat, Bunap, Tooghi Karkhasa, Chiltan Forest and Hazarganji Reserve Forest. Several other protected sites were also studied for the development and promotion of ecotourism such as Khunjerab National Park, Ghamot National Park, Deva Vatala National Park, Haleji Lake, Keenjhar Lake and Hub Dam with proposed activities like Wildlife Safari, Bird Safari, Nature Safari, Nature Trails and Tracks, Sightseeing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Para Gliding, Mountaineering, Snow Leopard Safari, Boating, Fishing etc.