Kirthar National Park

Sindh · established 1974

Coast & desert

A large park in the Kirthar hills of Sindh, the first Pakistani park included on the UN's list of national parks.

What it protects

The park protects rugged dry hills and valleys that are home to the Sindh ibex, urial, chinkara gazelle, leopards and many birds.

Ancient graves and sites are found in the area, and the massive Ranikot Fort, sometimes called the 'Great Wall of Sindh', lies close by.