Ayubia National Park is a protected area of 3,312 hectares (33.12 km²) located in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. It was declared a national park in 1984 and named after Muhammad Ayub Khan, the second President of Pakistan. The area supports temperate coniferous forest and temperate broadleaf and mixed forest ecoregion habitats, with an average elevation of 8,000 feet (2,400 m) above sea level. Ayubia National Park is surrounded by seven major villages and three small towns of Thandiani, Nathiagali and Khanspur.
The park is a popular tourist destination, especially during the summer months when the weather is pleasant. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities in the park, including hiking, camping, fishing, and bird watching. The park is also home to a number of wildlife species, including leopards, foxes, and monkeys.
Ayubia National Park Ticket Prices:
Foreigners:
Locals: The entrance fee for Pakistani citizens might be lower or even free in some cases. Unfortunately, definitive information on local park entrance fees can be difficult to find online.
Ayubia National Park Opening Hours
Ayubia National Park itself operates with a relaxed schedule and is generally considered open 24/7. This means you can technically visit the park at any time of day or night.
Ayubia National Park Chair Lift:
The Ayubia Chairlift is one of the most popular attractions in Ayubia National Park. It is one of the oldest and longest chairlifts in Pakistan, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains as you ascend to the top.
Ayubia National Park Location:
Ayubia National Park (ANP) is situated in the Abbottabad District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, at coordinates 34° 03′ 51.22″ N, 73° 24′ 22.44″ E. Located in the Galliat Hills, it is a three-hour drive north of Islamabad.