National Parks in India

National Parks in India

India boasts an extensive system of national parks that demonstrate the amazing biodiversity of the country, including dense forests and grasslands, mangroves and mountainous landscapes. These reserve zones are crucial in the preservation of endangered species, particularly the Bengal tiger, and provide excellent habitats to numerous species of flora and fauna. Most of these parks have been subdivided into various areas in order to control tourism and conservation. National park maps are extremely helpful for visitors, as they guide them through safaris, forest trails, water bodies, and accommodation areas while ensuring safety and a better wildlife experience.

Jim Corbett National Park

India's one of the first and well-known national parks for tigers, Jim Corbett National Park is located in Uttarakhand. The park has a large area, which is divided into five zones. The Jim Corbett National Park map can help you to go around safely and without getting lost inside the forest. First zone, Jhirna, is open to the public all year round, and the other zones are closed during the monsoon. The elephant safari inside the park is exciting and gives a short and safe trip inside the dense preserve. There are cabins inside the forest, and the reserve around the Dhikala zone is one of the best spots to enjoy wildlife.

In addition, Jim Corbett is part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve and is famous for being the first national park in India, established in 1936. It hosts a great diversity of wildlife, such as Bengal tigers, elephants, leopards, and 600-plus bird species. The river, Ramganga, which runs through the park, contributes to its picturesque charm and sustains aquatic organisms such as crocodiles and fish. More Details...

Kanha National Park

Located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park is a dense and rich area of bamboo forests with beautiful lakes, running streams and wide grasslands. It is a large park and is known for research and conservation programmes to preserve many endangered species, such as white tigers and hippos. The Kanha National Park map at the information centre can guide you to the nearest safari, cabins, lakes and locations around the park.

Kanha is especially famous for its successful conservation of the hardground barasingha (swamp deer), which was once on the brink of extinction. The park’s diverse ecosystem inspired Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Visitors can explore zones like Kisli, Mukki, and Kanha core area through jeep safaris, which offer excellent chances to spot tigers, deer, and wild dogs. More Details...

Bandhavgarh National Park

It is located in Madhya Pradesh, and is best known for its scenic surroundings and has the highest population of tigers of any other park in India. The Bandhavgarh National Park map for the forest helps you to get through the dense and eye-capturing valleys, beautiful rocky terrain and an ancient fort. Without a map or a local guide, the way to the forest is quite difficult, but it's one of the best locations to spot tigers and a variety of birds and wildlife.

Historical importance, too, is an element of Bandhavgarh, with the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort situated in it, thought to be more than 2,000 years old. The park has been subdivided into areas such as Tala, Magadhi and Khitoul, where Tala is the most widely used in terms of wildlife viewing. Apart from tigers, visitors may also encounter leopards, sloth bears, and numerous species of birds. More Details...

Ranthombare National Park

It is located in Eastern Rajasthan at the junction between the Aravali Hill ranges and the Vindhyan plateau. The Ranthambore National Park map available in the information centre guides you through the forest and the 10th-century fort amidst the cliffs. It serves as a rich heritage of various plants and animals.

Ranthambore is an excellent national park in India to view tigers due to its open landscapes and water bodies where animals accumulate. Ranthambore Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is also found in the park. There are also other wildlife such as marsh crocodiles, hyenas and a great diversity of bird species. More Details...

Sunderbans National Park

The Sunderbans in West Bengal is a dense mangrove forest, which is a unique and magnificent place to visit. It includes 54 islands and extends to the nearby country, Bangladesh. It is a wide swamp that can be explored only using boats. It is a refuge for migrating birds and a reserve for rare and preserved wildlife. The Sunderbans National Park map is significant in guiding you through these forests.

The Sundarbans is the biggest mangrove forest in the world and harbours the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger which has the ability to swim. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it sustains species such as saltwater crocodiles, river dolphins and other reptiles. The tidal waterways, mudflats, and little islands make navigation in this area necessary with a proper guideline using maps. More Details...

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List of National Parks in India

Name	State	Established	Area (in km2)	Notability
Balphakram National Park	Meghalaya	2013	220	wild water buffalo,red panda, elephant and eight cat species, including the tiger andmarbled cat
Bandhavgarh National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1968	400.85(core are	highest known Tiger population in India,White Tiger, 1336 species of endemic plants
Bandipur National Park	Karnataka	1974	874.2	chital, Gray langurs,Indian giant squirrel,Gaur, leopard Sambarand indian elephants,honey buzzard, red-headed vulture, and other animals.
Bannerghatta National Park	Karnataka	1974	106.27
Betla National Park	Jharkhand	1986	231.67	Tiger,Sloth Bear,Peacock,Elephant,Sambar, and other animals.
Bhitarkanika National Park	Odisha	1988	145	Mangroves. Saltwater crocodile, white crocodile, Indian python, black ibis, wild pigs, rhesus monkeys, chitals, and other animals
Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar	Gujarat	1976	34.08
Buxa Tiger Reserve	West Bengal	1992	760
Campbell Bay National Park	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1992	426.23
Chandoli National Park	Maharashtra	2004	317.67
Dachigam National Park	Jammu and Kashmir	1981	141	Only area where Kashmir stag is found[citation needed]
Darrah National Park	Rajasthan	2004	250
Desert National Park	Rajasthan	1980	3162
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park	Assam	1999	340
Dudhwa National Park	Uttar Pradesh	1977	490.29
Eravikulam National Park	Kerala	1978	97	Asiatic lion
Galathea National Park	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1992	110
Gangotri National Park	Uttarakhand	1989	1552.73	UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gir Forest National Park	Gujarat	1965	258.71
Gorumara National Park	West Bengal	1994	79.45
Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttarakhand	1955	957.5
Great Himalayan National Park	Himachal Pradesh	1984	754.4
Gugamal National Park	Maharashtra	1974	1673.93	Indian rhinoceros,UNESCO World Heritage Site
Guindy National Park	Tamil Nadu	1976	2.82
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park	Tamil Nadu	1980	6.23	only floating park in the world
Harike Wetland	Punjab	1990	41
Hazaribagh National Park	Jharkhand	1976	186.25
Hemis National Park	Jammu and Kashmir	1981	4400	UNESCO World Heritage Site
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park	Tamil Nadu	1976	958
Indravati National Park	Chhattisgarh	1983	2799.08
Intangki National Park	Nagaland	1993	202.02	Dugong, Dolphin, Water Monitor Lizard, Blue Whale
Jaldapara National Park	West Bengal	2012	216
Jim Corbett National Park	Uttarakhand	1936	1318.5
Kalesar National Park	Haryana	2003	100.88
Kanger Ghati National Park	Chhattisgarh	1982	200	important bird area as attributed by BirdLife International, new species frog named Rana CharlesDarwini
Kanha National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1955	940
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park	Telangana	1994	1.42
Kaziranga National Park	Assam	1905	471.71
Keibul Lamjao National Park	Manipur	1977	40
Keoladeo National Park	Rajasthan	1981	28.73
Khangchendzonga National Park	Sikkim	1977	1784
Kishtwar National Park	Jammu and Kashmir	1981	400
Kudremukh National Park	Karnataka	1987	600.32
Madhav National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1959	375.22
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1983	281.5
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park	Telangana	1975	14.59
Manas National Park	Assam	1990	950
Mandla Plant Fossils National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1983	0.27
Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch	Gujarat	1980	162.89
Mathikettan Shola National Park	Kerala	2003	12.82
Middle Button Island National Park	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1979	64
Mollem National Park	Goa	1978	107
Mouling National Park	Arunachal Pradesh	1986	483
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1960	288.84
Mount Harriet National Park	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1979	46.62
Mrugavani National Park	Telangana	1994	3.5
Mudumalai National Park	Tamil Nadu	1940	321.55
Mukurthi National Park	Tamil Nadu	2001	78.46
Murlen National Park	Mizoram	1991	200
Nagarhole National Park	Karnataka	1988	643.39
Namdapha National Park	Arunachal Pradesh	1974	1985.24
Nameri National Park	Assam	1978	200
Nanda Devi National Park	Uttarakhand	1982	630.33
Nandankanan Zoological Park	Odisha	1960	4.006
Navegaon National Park	Maharashtra	1975	133.88
Neora Valley National Park	West Bengal	1986	88
Nokrek National Park	Meghalaya		47.48	Tiger, Leopard, Asian elephant, Sambar, Barking deer, Gaur, Jungle cat, Wild boar, and other animals.
North Button Island National Park	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1979	114
Orang National Park	Assam	1999	78.81
Palani Hills National Park	Tamil Nadu	2007	736.87
Panna National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1981	542.67	UNESCO World Heritage Site
Papikonda National Park	Andhra Pradesh	2008	1012.85
Pench National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1977	758
Periyar National Park	Kerala	1982	305
Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park	Mizoram	1992	50
Pin Valley National Park	Himachal Pradesh	1987	807.36
Rajaji National Park	Uttarakhand	1983	820
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1996	256.14
Ranthambore National Park	Rajasthan	1981	392
Saddle Peak National Park	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1979	85
Salim Ali National Park	Jammu and Kashmir	1986	9.07
Sanjay Gandhi National Park	Maharashtra	1969	104
Sanjay National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1981	466.7
Sariska Tiger Reserve	Rajasthan	1955	866
Satpura National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1981	524
Silent Valley National Park	Kerala	1980	237.52
Simlipal National Park	Odisha	1980	845.7
Singalila National Park	West Bengal	1986	78.6
Sirohi National Park	Manipur	1982	41.3
South Button Island National Park	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1977	5
Sri Venkateswara National Park	Andhra Pradesh	1989	353
Sultanpur National Park	Haryana	1989	1.43
Sundarbans National Park	West Bengal	1984	1330.12
Tadoba National Park	Maharashtra	1955	625.4
Valley of Flowers National Park	Uttarakhand	1982	87.5
Valmiki National Park	Bihar	1976	898.45
Vansda National Park	Gujarat	1979	23.99

FAQs

Q1: Which is the oldest national park in India?
Jim Corbett National Park was the first national park in India and was founded in 1936. It also happens to be among the best-known parks to conserve tigers.

Q2: What is unique about Sundarbans National Park?
Sundarbans National Park is the biggest mangrove forest in the world and is known to have a unique ecosystem and swimming royal Bengal tigers.

Q3: What is unique about Kanha National Park?
The Kanha National Park is known to preserve the endangered hardground barasingha and to have luxurious sal forests, grasslands, and biodiversity.

Q4: What is the best national park to watch birds in India?
Sundarbans National Park and Jim Corbett National Park are good places to have a look at birds, as hundreds of resident and migratory bird species are found in them.

Q5: Which Indian national park has the most tigers?
Bandhavgarh National Park is also reputed to have the highest concentration of Bengal tigers, hence becoming the best place to visit when seeking wildlife.

Last Updated on : April 17, 2026