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Changa Manga is in Punjab of Pakistan.

Culture and History

History

The park was build to meet the wood-demand for the train-traffic in times of British India.

Landscape

The park is located in the Indus Plains of Punjab, Pakistan. The park consists of a water body and wooded areas.

Flora and fauna

There are some big mammals which became rare or endangered in Pakistan surving in the park. Wild boar is the big mammal species which is found in the whole park with high density. Rare mammal species include hog deer, nilgai(blue bull), jackals and jungle cats. Furthermore there are reports about axis deer (axis axis) within the borders of the park.

The park is a very good place for bird-watchers.

Climate

Typical Climate of Indus Plains.

Travel to Changa Manga - Visa Requirements

About one hour distance to Lahore (by car)

Fees/Permits

Tours and Getting around Changa Manga

Changa Manga tourist attractions and sightseeing

There is a breeding center for vultures attached to the park for visitors.

Changa Manga city tours

Changa Manga souvenirs and shopping

Changa Manga Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Changa Manga nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Changa Manga cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

Please consider that there are a lot of mosquitos in the Changa Manga plantation. Some mosquitos may be infected with the Malaria-Virus.

Furthermore there are big mammals like wild boars, which at sometimes can be dangerous. Other possibly dangerous animals within the park, include some species of snakes which are deadly-poisonous.

Get out

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