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Astore Wildlife Sanctuary

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Astore Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan.

Geographical Location: Lies around the area of Astore Nala between Nanga Parbat (8,126m) to the west and the Plains of Deosai to the east, and about 11 km from the town of Bunji approximately 35″38’N, 74″40’E. Approximate area is 414.72 sq. km. Altitude Varies from 1,212m to 6,060m.

Wildlife: This sanctuary is home to a small population of our national heritage, the Astore Markhor.

References

Astore Wildlife Sanctuary Wikipedia