The Kirthar National Park, a vast rugged national park in southwest Sindh, is situated in the Kirthar Mountain range near Karachi. It was founded in 1974 and stretches over 3,087 km² (about 1200 mi²), being the second largest National Park of Pakistan after Hingol National Park . The fauna comprises leopards, striped hyenas, wolves, ratels, urials, chinkara gazelles and rare Sindh wild goats. It is home to two wildlife sanctuaries — Hub Dam Wildlife Sanctuary and Mahal Kohistan Wildlife Sanctuary — as well as the Surjan, Sumbak, Eri and Hothiano game reserves. Ranikot fort is also located within the Kirthar Park boundaries. However it is easily accessible, even without a 4x4, following a dirt road near Sann on Indus Highway. Kirthar Park offers a unique and incredible landscape rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage. The park is accessible by jeep able tracks. There are two rest houses of the Sindh Wild...
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