Hazar Ganji literally means "of a thousand treasures". In the folds of these mountains, legend has it that, there are over a thousand treasures buried here, as reminders of the passage of great armies down the corridors of history. The Bactrain's, Scythians, Mongol's and then the great migrating hordes of Baloch, all passed this way.
Hazarganji Chiltan National Park, is another beautiful national park of Pakistan. The area is mountainous with precipitous slopes divided by ravines. The Chiltan Hills and Hazar Ganji Range lie west and east, respectively, of the north-south Chiltan divide. It can easily be reached from the provincial capital Quetta and attracts many visitors. Facilities include a museum, picnic spots and accommodation in rest houses. 
The Park gives ample protection to Markhors. It spreads over 32,500 acres at an altitude ranging from 2021 to 3264 meters. Hazar Ganji Chiltan National Park has given protection to Markhor, which is Pakistan's National Animal. Being on the endangered animal list it is kept in The Hazar Ganji Chiltan National Park. Ever since, protection has been given to Markhor its number has multiplied.
Other animals kept in the park are straight horned Markhors, "Gad" (wild sheep) and leopards which occasionally migrate to the park from other areas, wolves, striped hyena, wild cats and porcupines.
Many birds like partridge, warblers, shikras, blue rock pigeon, rock nuthatch, red gilled choughs, golden eagle, sparrow, hawks, falcons and bearded vultures are either found here or visit the park in different seasons.
Reptiles like monitor and other wild lizards, geckos, Afghan tortoise, and python, cobra, horned viper and levantine may also be seen in the park.
Amongst the flora of the park are some 225 species of plants. Prominent are the pistachio's, Juniper, wild olives, wild ash and wild almonds. Many shrub's like wild fig, barbery, wild cherry, makhi etc; provide food and shelter to the foraging animals, birds and other life form. Many medicinal herbs are also found there. There is a splash of color during the spring season when most of the plants are in full bloom. Nature lovers, students, scientists and researchers are all welcome to visit this splenderous beauty. Permits for visiting the park can be obtained from the Divisional Forest Officer, Spiny Road, and Quetta. 
Rest house facilities are also available for an overnight stay. Park Rangers help the visitors in observing these animals. Access trails have also been developed to facilitate the visitors.
Wildlife
Mammals found in this park include; Chiltan wildgoat or Markhor, straight-horned Markhor, wild sheep (Gad), Indian wolf, Stripped hyaena, Caracal (unconfirmed), Jackal, Indian fox, Porcupine, Desert hare and the Asiatic Leopard that ocassionally migrate from other areas.
This park was primarily established to provide refuge to the endangered Chiltan wild goat or Markhor. In the 1950s it was said to exceed 1,200, but in November 1970 the population was estimated to number about 200, based on a total count of 107 individuals. At present the total population of the Chiltan wild goat is estimated to be about 800. The Suleiman markhor is also present in the northern part of the Chiltan Range and a few urial still survive on the western slopes between 1,500m and 2,100m. Carnivores include Stripped hyaena and Red fox.
Birds may include; Houbara bustard, Griffon vulture, Honey buzzard, Laggar falcon, Peregrine falcon, Kestrel, Indian sparrow hawk, Egyptian vulture, Larks, Shrikes, Wheatears etc.
Amongst the Reptiles one may find; Monitor lizard, Russells viper, Indian cobra, Saw scaled viper and Spiny tailed lizard. With so much to see visitors can have a busy time in this park.
