Popular Parks

Here’s a comprehensive list of important and most visited national parks in India, known for their rich biodiversity, unique landscapes, and wildlife conservation:

Northern India

  1. Jim Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand) – The oldest national park in India, famous for tigers and safaris.
  2. Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand) – Renowned for alpine meadows and vibrant flowers.
  3. Great Himalayan National Park (Himachal Pradesh) – A UNESCO World Heritage Site with diverse flora and fauna.
  4. Dudhwa National Park (Uttar Pradesh) – Known for swamp deer (barasingha) and tigers.
  5. Khangchendzonga National Park (Sikkim) – UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning mountain views.

Western India

  1. Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan) – Famous for tiger sightings and historic ruins.
  2. Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) – UNESCO World Heritage Site, a haven for migratory birds.
  3. Gir National Park (Gujarat) – The only home to the Asiatic lions.
  4. Blackbuck National Park (Gujarat) – Known for the Indian antelope (blackbuck).
  5. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Maharashtra) – Located in Mumbai, known for leopards and ancient Kanheri Caves.

Central India

  1. Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh) – Inspiration for “The Jungle Book”; famous for tigers and barasinghas.
  2. Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh) – Highest tiger density in India.
  3. Panna National Park (Madhya Pradesh) – Known for tigers and diamond mining heritage.
  4. Pench National Park (Madhya Pradesh/Maharashtra) – Another “Jungle Book” inspiration with diverse wildlife.
  5. Satpura National Park (Madhya Pradesh) – Unique for jeep safaris and trekking.

Eastern India

  1. Kaziranga National Park (Assam) – UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the one-horned rhinoceros.
  2. Manas National Park (Assam) – UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for tigers, elephants, and rare species.
  3. Nameri National Park (Assam) – Known for its birdlife and rafting opportunities.
  4. Simlipal National Park (Odisha) – Known for waterfalls and diverse wildlife.
  5. Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal) – UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Southern India

  1. Bandipur National Park (Karnataka) – Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, known for tigers and elephants.
  2. Nagarhole National Park (Karnataka) – Rich in biodiversity, popular for wildlife safaris.
  3. Periyar National Park (Kerala) – Famous for its lake and elephant reserves.
  4. Silent Valley National Park (Kerala) – Known for its unspoiled rainforests.
  5. Mudumalai National Park (Tamil Nadu) – Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, home to diverse species.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  1. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park – Known for coral reefs and marine biodiversity.
  2. Campbell Bay National Park – Located in Great Nicobar, known for unique flora and fauna.

Ladakh

  1. Hemis National Park (Ladakh) – Known for snow leopards and high-altitude wildlife.

These national parks are essential for India’s tourism and conservation efforts, attracting nature enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, and adventurers from across the world.