Chitral Gol National Park was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1979 and a National Park in 1984. This park covers an area of 7750-hectare and is located to the west of the Town of Chitral, encompassing the watershed of Chitral Gol.

Chitral Gol National Park is surrounded by high Hindukush peaks and is a habitat of a number of wildlife like Kashmir Markhor, Ibex, Snow Leopard, Lynx, Chakor, Ram Chakor, Pheasant and a large variety of birds and wild animals. The national bird of Pakistan, Chakor, the National animal of Pakistan, Markhor, National flower Jasmin and the National Tree, Diyar are also found there.