Palas Valley, Kohistan

A forested valley of Kolai-Palas Kohistan with some 230 bird species, among them the largest population of the rare Western tragopan.

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Palas is a valley and tehsil of Kolai-Palas district in Kohistan, and one of the richest wildlife valleys of northern Pakistan. It holds the largest population of the rare Western tragopan, along with Kalij, Koklass and Himalayan monal pheasants, and the Cheer pheasant has been brought back here; about 230 species of bird have been recorded. Leopard, Himalayan black bear, red fox, goral, musk deer and wild boar live in its forests, protected by a national park, three wildlife sanctuaries and five game reserves.

Why go

✦The largest population of the Western tragopan
✦About 230 bird species
✦A national park, three sanctuaries and five game reserves

How to Reach

Off the Karakoram Highway in Kohistan, north of Besham; local guides know the trails.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, April to June and September to October for birds and walking.

Getting there, Off the Karakoram Highway in Kohistan, north of Besham; local guides know the trails.

Allow, Two to three days.

What to Do

◆Go birdwatching with a local guide

◆Walk the forest trails of the valley

◆Combine with the Karakoram Highway through Kohistan

Nearby

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