Increase your Gk marks by knowing the national parks!
National Park is a suitable place for biodiversity conservation. National park is an area which is strictly reserved for the betterment of the wildlife & biodiversity, and where activities like developmental, forestry, poaching, hunting and grazing on cultivation are not permitted. In these parks, even private ownership rights are not allowed. Their boundaries are well marked and circumscribed. They are usually small reserves spreading in an area of 100 sq. km. to 500 sq. km. In national parks, the emphasis is on the preservation of a single floral or faunal species. The wildlife calling in National Parks is indeed adventurous and enthralling, there is nothing like spotting rare and common species in their natural habitats. It is also quite fascinating to catch the glimpse of those animals, which we had only seen in pictures while making our science projects in lower grades in school. Also, activities like jeep, elephant and canter safaris and accommodation facility inside many national parks gives more reasons for people to visit. Thanks to India’s biodiversity, there is at least one national park in each state that displays vivid flora and fauna of the region. There are nearly 400 such national parks in India.
Look at this list of the best national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India:
Madhya Pradesh
- Bandhavgarh National Park Madhya Pradesh
- Kanha National Park Madhya Pradesh
- Madhav National Park Madhya Pradesh
- Mandla Fossils National Park Madhya Pradesh
- Van Vihar National Park Madhya Pradesh
- Panna National Park Madhya Pradesh
- Pench National Park Madhya Pradesh
- Sanjay National Park Madhya Pradesh
- Satpura National Park Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka
- Bandipur National Park Karnataka
- Bannerghatta National Park Karnataka
- Kudremukh National Park Karnataka
- Nagarhole National Park Karnataka
Jharkhand
- Betla National Park Jharkhand
- Hazaribagh National Park Jharkhand
Odisha
- Bhitarkanika National Park Odisha
Gujarat
- Blackbuck National Park Gujarat
- Gir Forest National Park Gujarat
- Marine Gulf of Kutch park Gujarat
- Vansda National Park Gujarat
West Bengal
- Sundarbans National Park West Bengal
- Buxa Tiger Reserve West Bengal
- Gorumara National Park West Bengal
- Jaldapara National Park West Bengal
- Neora Valley National Park West Bengal
- Singalila National Park West Bengal
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Campbell Bay National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Galathea National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Mahatma National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Middle Button National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Mount Harriet National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- North Button National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- South Button National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Rani Jhansi National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Saddle Peak National Park Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Maharashtra
- Chandoli National Park Maharashtra
- Negaon National Park Maharashtra
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park Maharashtra
- Tadoba National Park Maharashtra
- Gugamal National Park Maharashtra
Jammu and Kashmir
- Dachigam National Park Jammu and Kashmir
- Hemis National Park Jammu and Kashmir
- Kishtwar National Park Jammu and Kashmir
- Salim Ali National Park Jammu and Kashmir
Rajasthan
- Darrah National Park Rajasthan
- Desert National Park Rajasthan
- Keoladeo National Park Rajasthan
- Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary Rajasthan
- Ranthambore National Park Rajasthan
- Sariska Tiger Reserve Rajasthan
Assam
- Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Assam
- Kaziranga National Park Assam
- Manas National Park Assam
- Orang National Park Assam
- Nameri National Park Assam
Odisha
- Nandankanan Zoological Park Odisha
- Simlipal National Park Odisha
Uttar Pradesh
- Dudhwa National Park Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
- Valmiki National Park Bihar
Kerala
- Eravikulam National Park Kerala
- Mathikettan National Park Kerala
- Periyar National Park Kerala
- Silent Valley National Park Kerala
Uttarakhand
- Gangotri National Park Uttarakhand
- Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Uttarakhand
Tamil Nadu
- Guindy National Park Tamil Nadu
- Gulf of Mannar National Park Tamil Nadu
- Indira Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
- Mudumalai National Park Tamil Nadu
- Mukurthi National Park Tamil Nadu
- Palani Hills National Park Tamil Nadu
Punjab
- Harike Wetland Punjab
Haryana
- Kalesar National Park Haryana
- Sultanpur National Park Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
- Great Himalayan National Park Himachal Pradesh
- Pin Valley National Park Himachal Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
- Indravati National Park Chhattisgarh
- Kanger Ghati National Park Chhattisgarh
Uttarakhand
- Jim Corbett National Park Uttarakhand
- Nanda Devi National Park Uttarakhand
- Rajaji National Park Uttarakhand
- Valley of Flowers National Park Uttarakhand
Telangana
- Kasu Reddy National Park Telangana
- Vanasthali National Park Telangana
Manipur
- Keibul Lamjao National Park Manipur
- Sirohi National Park Manipur
Sikkim
- Khangchendzonga Park Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh
- Mouling National Park Arunachal Pradesh
- Namdapha National Park Arunachal Pradesh
Mizoram
- Murlen National Park Mizoram
- Blue Mountain National Park Mizoram
Andhra Pradesh
- Papikonda National Park Andhra Pradesh
- Sri Venkateswara Park Andhra Pradesh
Goa
- Mollem National Park Goa
Telangana
- Mrugavani National Park Telangana
Nagaland
- Ntangki National Park Nagaland
