Hkakaborazi National Park
Hkakaborazi National Park is the largest national park in Myanmar, occupying an area of 3,812 sq km in Putao district in Kachin State, in the northernmost part of the country.
By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
With photo contributions from the management of Hkakaborazi National Park
Snow capped mountains (2010) by Park Management, Hkakaborazi National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Highest Snow-capped Mountain in Southeast Asia
It features Mt. Hkakaborazi, the highest mountain in the country and the highest snow-capped mountain in Southeast Asia. Despite several attempts, Mt. Hkakaborazi has only been summited once in 1996 due to the remoteness and difficulty of climbing the mountain.
Snow capped mountains with the lake (2013) by Park Management, Hkakaborazi National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Those who want to explore the Ayeyarwady River and its headwaters, the region’s deep forests, wildlife sanctuaries and snowcapped mountains will often start in Putao. It is the base town and gateway to the Myanmar Himalayas.
One of the streams in Hkakaborazi National Park (2007) by Park Management, Hkakaborazi National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
This national park is formed with mountain ranges, waterfalls, rapid streams and ravines.
It is an excellent centre for field study for students of botany, geology, zoology and geography.
Sub-alpine conifers (2013) by Park Management, Hkakaborazi National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Habitat Types
Evergreen forests; hill pine forests; moist upper mixed deciduous forests; contains the headwaters of Ayeyarwady, the most important river of Myanmar.
Rhododendron sp. (2013) by Park Management, Hkakaborazi National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Huge rhododendron trees with a circumference of three to four metres abound in the forest.
Wildlife in Hkakaborazi National Park
• 370 species of birds
• 360 species of butterflies
• 297 species of trees
• 80 species of reptiles and amphibians
• 42 species of mammals
Recorded mammals in the park include red panda, red goral, takin, musk deer, blue sheep, black barking deer, and leaf deer or Phet-gyi.
Hanging bridge (2013) by Park Management, Hkakaborazi National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
It is also considered the perfect haven for nature lovers and those interested in wildlife.
ASEAN Heritage Parks
ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) are protected areas of high conservation importance that provide valuable contributions to safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity.
AHPs provide a window to the world, showcasing a wealth of biodiversity that is uniquely ASEAN.
With photo contributions from the management of Hkakaborazi National Park
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