Panjal Mastan
| Panjal Mastan | |
|---|---|
| Tourist Resort | |
  Panjal Mastan | |
| Coordinates: 34°03′27″N 73°44′17″E / 34.0574°N 73.7381°ECoordinates: 34°03′27″N 73°44′17″E / 34.0574°N 73.7381°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| State | Azad Kashmir |
| District | Bagh |
| Elevation | 2,800 m (9,200 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu |
| Time zone | PST |
Panjal Mastan (Urdu پنجال مستان) is a scenic place in Bagh Valley of Azad-Kashmir, located at an elevation of 2800 m.
The Panjal Mastan National Park is located in the Bagh District of Azad-Kashmir. Panjal Mastan National Park is at an average elevation of 2800 metres (9186 feet) above the sea level, making the Panjal Mastan Plains one of the highest plateaus in the Bagh. The park protects an area of 3,00 square kilometres. It is well known for its rich flora and fauna of the Pir Panjal ecoregion. In the Spring season it is covered by sweeps wildflowers
Climate and ecology
Panjal mastan features a subtropical highland climate (Cwb) under the Köppen climate classification. It is situated in the outer Pir Panjal, retaining high altitude. This type of area has cold, snowy winters, relatively cool summer with drastically escalated rain, in relation with lower altitudes, and frequent fog. Precipitation is received year round, with two maxima, first one during winter and second one at summer, July–August. Total mean precipitation annually is 1,789 mm (70.4 in).[7] A variety of rare animal species can be found in Panjal mastan, including the leopard, which inhabits the neighboring Galiyat region. More common animals include the rhesus monkey, wild boar, foxes and various species of birds, including the Cheer Pheasant and Kalij Pheasant. The area gives its name to the Panjal vole, a rodent species endemic to Pakistan.