Sharan Forest

Introduction of Sharan Forest

Sharan Forest is a beautiful dense forest located in Kaghan Valley of KPK Pakistan. The forest is approximately at elevation of 2400M/7874F and is famous for immense bio. Diversity dense forest lush green surface and solitude nature which attracts travelers and trekkers.

The forest lies surrounded by snow clad hills and has some of the tallest trees of pine, deodar and fir. Sharan Forest is a part of the larger biological world of Kaghan valley famous. For its richness in the variety of plants and animals. Other large animals like wild bours, leopards and several exotic and colourful birds and also present. Within the area and makes the area an important ecological region.

Sharan Forest is also an important destination for tourists especially trekkers. Since they can get to view natural scenery, enjoy cold climate, and serene nature. It is located close to the town of Naran, so for anyone planning to have a look. At the beauty of nature, it is always within reach.

This forest is quite famous for natural sceneries here and there and especially the calm uncluttered world that is soothing. It is even less populated than other places of tourist attractions in the Kaghan Valley. So it is perfect for such individuals who love solitude alongside with splendid beauty of nature.

History of Sharan Forest

haran Forest has rich natural history in Kaghan Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. But Cultural and historical story of the park is related to the Cultural and historical. Geography relevant to the region of Kaghan Valley and surrounding areas. 

Sharan Forest area fell under the consistent of the Kaghan Valley and major. Some part of it is under the influence of tectonics and glaciation.It took tens of millions of years with the shifts in the tectonic plates; the Indian plate colliding with the Eurasian plate and the formation. The mountain range that is the Himalayas, and the Kaghan Valley. The area highly temeperate with trees as well the steep meadow, and vegetations and animals of the high altitude zone.

The Sharan Forest is famous for large coniferous trees growing in cold. Climate, zone where various type of pine trees like deodar, fir and ceder trees are present. The forest still retains similitude to its natural state, and it has served to conserve the biological diversity of the region. By supporting the growth of might be diverse wild life.

Cultural and Local History:

The Kaghan Valley including the Sharan Forest area has been a settled area for quite a time now. Like other regions of the world, Afghanistan has also been a home to different ethnics such as pashtun. The climate is suitable and here different varieties of pine tree like deodar, fir and ceder trees are found.
The local communities have also undertook farming and farming animals taking advantage of the rich soils within the valley.

Until several centuries the Sharan Forest and the Kaghan Valley both was part of south Asian traders map. Making the valley’s people able to trade with much of Pakistan and other surrounded country. Although people of this country use the forests to obtain various products. Not only in the northern area of this country but in other regions as well. The sectional forests themselves have not been subjected to much exploitation or succumbed to commercialization as such. This isolation has made sure that the naturally given beautiful. There is no degradation of attribute and balanced eco systems in the locations.

Modern History and Tourism of Sharan Forest

Some of the researchers have pointed the potential of Sharan Forest as a newly discovered natural area. To become a nature tourism particularly ecotourism and trekking destinations in the northern area of Pakistan in the latest decades. Dedal This has help in thedevelopment of the region in as much as road access, especially in construction of roads leading to the valley. Made it easier to access some major tourist attraction areas such as Sharan Forest.

However, the number of people who have visited the forest is increasing from time to time. But the progress of forest development is still very much lower than those other tourist destinations of the area. This has acted to preserve most of the features of the natural environment and the system of the area.

In conclusion therefore, it could be looked at in a way that does not fit into the category of history as is the case with Sharan Forest thus giving its timeline as below.

However its history is interdependent on the natural and cultural features of Kaghan valley. It is also a participant in species conservation of the region and is also important. Area for growing tourism as it provides a peaceful natural environment to tourists. Sharan Forest is one of the attractive and peaceful forest in Kaghan Valley part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Features and Scenic Beauty of Sharan Forest

Some of the trees that dominate the Sharan forest include the tall coniferous trees such as the pine trees. Deodar and fir and there are numbers of shrubs and wild flowers also. Conversely the green density of woods which are seen stands in sharp contrast. With the rocky, snowy peaks that are surrounding this area. It is also support other forms of wildlife such as wild boars leopards foxes and a wide variety of bird life thus making it a birder/Naturist’s paradise.

The fresh breeze and no commotion of noises of the urban world in the forest makes it an excellent place to be after sometimes of congestion. Tourist activities include hiking, nature walks, and others, or simply watching the view. It becomes most important during the hot season when the temperature is relatively low and the vegetation in the forest is green.

Access and Transportation of Sharan Forest

Sharan Forest is located near the town of Naran which is already a famous tourist spot located in Kaghan Valley. The forest is located somewhere at a distance of 15 to 20 kilometers from Naran, and the roads that lead there snake narratively through diadem valleys and rivers. At times people can use a jeep to get to the forest particularly when some of these roads are closed during the winter period.

Tourism and Conservation:

However in the recent past, Sharan Forest has been – and continues to be – embraced as an eco-tourism facility because of its natural and serene location. Today, it has emerged as a perfect destination for tourist wishing to have an experience of the Kaghan valley’s unspoiled natural beauty. Though tourism has directed focus toward the area, there are ongoing attempts to protect the natural environment and biologic diversity of the forest. This is done because the promotion of tourism in the forest is done in a sustainable way to ensure that it does not become uninhabitable in the future.

In a nutshell the Sharan Forest is the famous place in Kaghan valley where people can have the natural sightseeing without disturbing the natural ecosystem of the area. On account of its greenery, beautiful sight and varieties of animal and vegetables it can be called the most beautiful and beautiful place in north of Pakistan.

Medicinal plants

The purpose of writing this text is to introduce the reader to Sharan Forest, its Role in the Ecology of the Kaghan Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: A Scriptural Account. It is situated at a height of 2400mts (7874feet) above sea level boasting of tall trees, green forests, and cold climate Pine, Deodar, Fir are the species of coniferous trees that are available here and wild boars, leopards and numbers of birds are also found here.

Forests have definite connections with the social background of Kaghan Valley, as people there have utilized the forest product for timber, herbs and medicinal plants.

All in all, Sharan Forest is a calm and balanced place which is friendly to populations of animals and interesting for tourists who want to have a rest surrounded by nature and friendly to environment at the same time.