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; 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.

In this Park Markhors have been given protection. The park is spread over 32,500 acres, altitude ranging from 2021 to 3264 meters

Hazar Ganji Chiltan National Park has given the protection to the Markhor, which is the national animal of Pakistan. This is endangered animal so this kept in HazarGanji Chiltan National Park. Overnice markhor has been given protection it's numbered has multiplied.

Other animal 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 225 species of plants. Prominent is the pistachio's, Juniper, wild olive, wild ash and wild almond. 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 there. There is a splash of color ion spring when most of the plants are in bloom. Nature lovers, students, scientists and researcher are welcome to visit the park at any time of the year. Permit to visit the park can be obtained from the Divisional Forest Officer, Spiny Road, and Quetta.

Rest house facility is available for overnight stay. Park Rangers help the visitors to see animals. Access trails have been developed in the park for visitors.