Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park

National Park

Protected area near Quetta in Balochistan featuring the Chiltan and Hazarganji ranges; visitors come for mountain hikes and to spot regional wildlife such as ibex and wild sheep.

Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park LahoreIslamabadKarachiHunza ValleySkarduPeshawarHazarganji-Chiltan National Park
In this guide

Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park essentials

Address: Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park, Balochistan, Pakistan
GoogleAppleOSM
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park

Best visited in cooler months (late autumn to early spring); summers can be very hot and dry.

Winter
November-February · 5-20°C
Cooler days suitable for hiking and wildlife watching.
Spring
March-May · 15-30°C
Wildflowers and active fauna; heat increases toward late spring.

Weather & Climate near Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park

Climate

Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 87 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good -1° - 12° 4° 44 mm mostly sunny 48% 1.6 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.3h
February Good 2° - 14° 7° 41 mm some cloud 49% 1.4 m/s 1.1 high 11.0h
March Very Good 6° - 19° 13° 35 mm mostly sunny 44% 2.3 m/s 1.7 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 11° - 26° 18° 14 mm mostly sunny 35% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.8h
May Ideal 15° - 31° 23° 5 mm clear 23% 2.4 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 18° - 35° 27° 1 mm clear 22% 2.6 m/s 3.1 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 20° - 35° 28° 15 mm clear 33% 2.7 m/s 2.9 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 19° - 34° 26° 9 mm clear 33% 2.4 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 14° - 31° 23° 3 mm clear 22% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 8° - 26° 17° 4 mm clear 21% 1.8 m/s 1.6 very high 11.3h
November Excellent 4° - 20° 12° 6 mm clear 33% 1.5 m/s 1.0 high 10.5h
December Very Good 0° - 14° 7° 26 mm mostly sunny 39% 1.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park

From Quetta, travel by road toward the Hazarganji range; local guides and 4x4 transport are recommended. Road conditions and security advisories should be checked before travel.

Tips for Visiting Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park

  • Bring a guide if trekking in the Chiltan range - local knowledge about water sources and trails is invaluable.
  • If visiting for wildlife, plan for early mornings and evenings when larger mammals are most active.
  • Respect local regulations and tribal land boundaries; areas of the park are sensitive and access is controlled.