Ayubia National Park

Ayubia: Khairagali, Changlagali, Khanspur and Ghora Dhaka, these four mini resorts spread over an area of 26 KM have been developed as a resort complex called Ayubia. It was named after President Ayub Khan, who belonged to Haripur District of Hazara. The central place of Ghora Dhaka has a chairlift, which gives a panoramic view of the surroundings. This Chairlift is the first recreation facility of its kind in Pakistan and a major attraction for domestic tourists.

 

Dungagali Track

 

There are a number of rest houses and small hotels at the base station of the Chairlift. The top station of the Chairlift also has a restaurant and couple of food and souvenir stalls.

Wildlife:
Ayubia park provides refuge to the elusive leopard and the black bear. Bird watching is excellent here. Some of the bird species pass through the park on migration. The population of the Koklass Pheasant and the rare Kalij Pheasant are the highest known for Pakistan. Only 30 individuals of the Kalij Pheasant are known to exist in the park.

Mammals:
Asiatic leopard, Yellow throated marten, Himalayan palm civet, Black bear, Kashmir hill fox Red Flying squirrel, Masked civet and Rhesus Macaque.

Birds:
Golden eagle, Himalayan Griffon vulture, Honey buzzard, Peregrine falcon, Kestrel, Indian sparrow hawk, Hill pigeon, Spotted dove and Collared dove.
Major Fauna & Flora of Ayubia National Park

  • 1. Asia barred Owlet
  • 2. Large flying squirrel
  • 3. Palm civet
  • 4. Common leopard
  • 5. Leopard cat
  • 6. Hill fox
  • 1. Oak
  • 2. Blue pine
  • 3. Borberry
  • 4. Wyeh-hazal
  • 5. Wild rose
  • 6. Peony