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National Parks of India 


Andaman & Nicobar Islands (9)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Campbell Bay NPGreat Nicobar Island1992Part of Great Nicobar Biosphere ReserveCrab-eating macaque, Nicobar treeshrew (endangered)
Galathea NPNicobar Islands1992Nicobar pigeon (threatened), Giant robber crab, MegapodeGalathea River
Mahatma Gandhi Marine NPWandoor1983Includes Jolly Buoy Island
Mount Harriet NPMount Manipur1987Butterfly hotspot, Important Bird AreaAndaman wild pigs, Saltwater crocodiles, Turtles, Robber crabs
Rani Jhansi Marine NPRitchie's Archipelago1996
Saddle Peak NPSaddle Peak1987Kalpong Dam Reservoir
North Button Island NPButton Islands
Middle Button Island NPButton Islands
South Button Island NPButton Islands

Andhra Pradesh (3)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Papikonda NPNear Rajamahendravaram2008Important Bird & Biodiversity AreaRoyal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Rusty-spotted cat, King cobraGodavari River
Rajiv Gandhi NPRameswaram2005Penna River
Sri Venkateswara NPSeshachalam Hills, Tirumala1989Yellow-throated bulbul, White-rumped vulture

Arunachal Pradesh (2)

NameLocationYear FormedAreaNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Mouling NPSiang Valley1986483 km²Part of Dihang-Dibang Biosphere ReserveTakin, Goral, Indian Leopard, Bengal Tiger, Barking Deer, Serow, Red PandaSiyom River
Namdapha NPNear Miao19831985 km²Part of Mizoram–Manipur–Kachin rain forestsRed Panda, Sapria himalayana, Namdapha flying squirrel, Dhole, Malayan Sun Bear, Indian Wolf, Asiatic Black Bear, Gaur, Stump-tailed macaque, Assamese macaque, Rhesus macaqueNoa Dihing River

Assam (8)

NameLocationYearNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Dibru-Saikhowa NPNear Tinsukia1999Largest swamp forest in NE IndiaFeral horse, Wild water buffalo, Ganges river dolphinBrahmaputra, Lohit, Dibru Rivers
Dihing Patkai NPDigboi, Margherita2021Reserve under Project Elephant, largest lowland forest in IndiaWhite-winged duck, Slow lorisDihing River
Raimona NPNear Gossaigaon2021Part of Eastern Himalayan FoothillsGee's golden langurSankosh River
Kaziranga NPNear Kaliabor1974UNESCO WHS 1985Indian Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, Wild water buffalo, Eastern Swamp Deer, Asian ElephantBrahmaputra, Mora Dhiplu, Dhiplu, Mora Dhansiri
Manas NPNear Barpeta Road1990UNESCO WHS 1985, Biosphere Reserve, Elephant ReserveIndian Elephants, Wild water Buffalo, Capped langur, Assam roofed turtle, Hispid hare, Golden langur, Pygmy hogManas River, Beki River
Nameri NPNear Bhalukpong1998Dendrobium Orchid, Bengal Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Asian fairy-bluebirdKameng River, tributaries Nameri, Dinai, Diji
Orang NPNorth bank of Brahmaputra1999Indian Rhinoceros, Pygmy hog, Asian Elephant, Wild water buffalo, Bengal Tiger, Hog deer, Gangetic Dolphin, Indian PangolinDhanshiri River
Sikhna Jwhwlao NPNear Kokrajhar2025Indian Rhinoceros, Pygmy hog, Hog deer, Wild water buffalo, Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Gangetic DolphinSaralbhanga River

Bihar (1)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Valmiki NPNear Valmiki Nagar, Bagaha1978Home of Tharu peopleBengal Tiger, Indian Gaur, Indian Rhinoceros, Asian Black Bear, Indian Elephant, Indian LeopardGandaki, Sonha, Pachnad, Burhi Gandak, Pandai Rivers

Chhattisgarh (3)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Guru Ghasidas NP (Sanjay)Near Ambikapur, Manendragarh1981Largest NP of Chhattisgarh
Indravati NP (Kutru)Near Dantewada1982Wild Buffaloes, Tigers, Hill MynasIndravati River
Kanger Ghati NPNear Jagdalpur1982Tirathgarh WaterfallIndoreonectes evezardi

Goa (1)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Mollem NPNear Molem1978Dudhsagar Falls, Mahadev Temple of Kadamba architecture

Gujarat (4)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Blackbuck NP (Velavadar)Bhavnagar, Vallabhipur, Dholera, Dhandhuka1976Grassland ecosystemBlackbuck, Indian Grey Wolf, Striped Hyena, Bengal Fox, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat
Gir Forest NPSasangir, Tulsishyam, Talala1965Only habitat of Asiatic LionAsiatic Lion, Indian Leopard, Striped Hyena, Golden JackalHiran, Machhundri, Raval, Shingoda Rivers
Marine NP (Gulf of Kutch)Dwarka, Bet Dwarka, Okha1982Coral reef & 42 islandsCorals, Sponges, Jellyfish, Sea Turtles, Dugongs, Indo-Pacific dolphins, Blue whales
Vansda NPNear Vansda City1979Leopard, Dhole, Rhesus Macaque, Small Indian Civet, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Indian Giant Squirrel

Haryana (2)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Kalesar NPNear Bilaspur (Yamunanagar district), Paonta Sahib2003Located in Sivalik HillsYamuna River
Sultanpur NPNear Gurugram1991Declared Ramsar Wetland in 2021

Himachal Pradesh (5)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Great Himalayan NPNear Kullu1985UNESCO WHS 2014, popular trekking & ecotourismBharal, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Brown Bear, Himalayan Tahr, Musk DeerSainj, Parvati, Beas, Tirthan, Jiwa Nal Rivers
Inderkilla NPNear Manali2010Beas River
Khirganga NPNear Kasol2010Alpine forest, popular for trekking & canyoningParvati River
Pin Valley NPNear Karzey1987Cold desert areaCedrus deodara, Himalayan Snowcock, ChoughPin River
Simbalbara NPNear Paonta Sahib2010Goral, Sambar Deer, Chital

Jammu & Kashmir (4)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Dachigam NPNear Srinagar1981Only area where Hangul is foundHangul, Thar, Leopard Cat, Musk Deer, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black & Brown Bears, OtterSarband Reservoir
Kishtwar NPNear Kishtwar1981Himalayan Snowcock, Brown BearMarusudar River, Chenab River
Kazinag NPNear Baramulla1992Located on Line of ControlMarkhor, Himalayan Musk Deer, Golden Eagle, Snow PigeonJhelum River
City Forest NP (Salim Ali)Near Srinagar1986Turned into Royal Springs Golf CourseHangul, Brown Bear, Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Himalayan SerowDal Lake

Jharkhand (1)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Betla NPNear Medininagar1974Tiger, Indian Bison, Elephant, Hyenas, Monkey, LeopardNorth Koel River

Karnataka (5)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Anshi NPPart of Kali Tiger ReserveGreat Hornbill, Tiger, Leopard, Black Panther, Bear, ElephantKali River
Bandipur NPNilgiri Biosphere ReserveDry deciduous & moist forestsChital, Bengal Tiger, Gray Langur, Indian Giant Squirrel, Gaur, Leopard, Sambar Deer, Indian Elephant, Honey Buzzard, Red-headed VultureKabini, Moyar Rivers
Bannerghatta NPWildlife corridor connecting BR Hills & SathyamangalamTiger, Sloth Bear, Peacock, Elephant, Sambar Deer, Mouse Deer, Leopard, Baboon, Reptiles, Nilgai, Wild Dog, Jackals, Wolves, Hyenas
Kudremukh NPTunga, Bhadra Rivers
Nagarhole NP (Rajiv Gandhi)Kabini Reservoir separates from BandipurBengal Tiger, Indian Leopard, Dhole, Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Chital, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Four-horned Antelope, Gaur, Wild Boar, Elephants, Bonnet Macaque, Gray Langur, Indian Giant Flying SquirrelKabini Reservoir

Kerala (6)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Anamudi Shola NPMunnar Wildlife DivisionConnects multiple Shola & Wildlife ReservesElephant, Tiger, Nilgiri Tahr, Gaur, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Hanuman Langur, Sloth BearPambar River
Eravikulam NP“Neelakurinji” blooms once in 12 years, Anamudi peakNilgiri Tahr, Lion-tailed Macaque, Gaur, Indian Muntjac, Sambar DeerPambar River
Mathikettan Shola NPPart of Munnar Wildlife DivisionElephants
Pampadum Shola NPPart of Palani HillsNilgiri Marten, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Nilgiri Langur, Nilgiri Flycatcher
Periyar NPCardamom & Pandalam HillsElephant & Tiger Reserve, surrounds Periyar LakeMalabar Parakeet, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Nilgiri Laughing Thrush, Nilgiri Blue Robin, Great Hornbill, Lion-tailed MacaquePeriyar, Pambar Rivers
Silent Valley NPNilgiri Biosphere ReserveLargest population of Lion-tailed Macaques, “Save Silent Valley” movementIndian Bison, Travancore Flying Squirrel, Salim Ali's Fruit Bat, Stripe-necked Mongoose, Blue-winged Parakeet, Crimson-backed SunbirdKunthipuzha River

Ladakh (1)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Hemis NPLadakhLargest NP in IndiaSnow Leopard

Madhya Pradesh (11)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Bandhavgarh NPUmaria District1968High tiger density; Panpatha wildlife sanctuaryBengal Tiger, Striped Hyena, Caracal, Gaur, Sambar Deer, Nilgai, Barking Deer, ChitalSone River, Bansagar Lake
Dinosaur Fossils NPDhar2011
Ghughua Fossil NPDindori District1983
Kanha NPMandla & Balaghat Districts1955Largest NP in MP (941.793 km²)Barasingha (Swamp Deer)Halon, Banjar Rivers
Kuno NPSheopur & Morena Districts2018Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project, India’s first Cheetah SanctuaryKuno River
Madhav NPShivpuri District1959Sakhya Sagar (Ramsar Site)
Panna NPPanna District1981Ken Gharial SanctuaryKen River
Pench NPPench Tiger Reserve1975“Jungle Book” setting by Rudyard KiplingPench River
Sanjay NPNarmada Valley1981Part of Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve
Satpura NPNarmadapuram District1981Includes Bori & Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuaries
Van Vihar NPBhopal1979

Maharashtra (6)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Chandoli NP2004
Gugamal NP
Nawegaon NP
Sanjay Gandhi NP (Borivili)MumbaiIndian Leopard, Rhesus Macaque, Bonnet Macaque, Spotted Deer, Hanuman Langur, Indian Flying Fox, Indian Hare, Barking Deer, Porcupine, Asian Palm Civet, Mouse Deer
Tadoba-Andhari NPChandrapurTiger Reserve
Pench NP (Jawaharlal Nehru)

Manipur (2)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Keibul-Lamjao NPLoktak LakeOnly floating national park in the worldLoktak Lake
Shirui NPFamous for Shirui Lily; tropical forestsTragopan, Tiger, Leopard

Meghalaya (2)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaFloraRivers/Lakes
Balphakram NPSouth of Garo Hills“Land of Eternal Wind”Wild Water Buffalo, Red Panda, Elephant, Tiger, Marbled Cat, Other FelidsGrassland, Bamboo Forest, Tropical Deciduous, Carnivorous Plants (Pitcher Plant, Drosera)
Nokrek NPGaro HillsUNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Mizoram (2)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Murlen NPNorth of Lengteng Wildlife SanctuaryClose to Chin Hills
Phawngpui Blue Mountain NPPhawngpuiHighest peak in Mizoram (2,157 m)Chhimtuipui River

Nagaland (1)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Intangki (Inangki) NPName derived from Zeme dialect of Zeliangrong NagasHoolock Gibbon, Golden Langur, Hornbill, Asian Palm Civet, Black Stork, Tiger, White-breasted Kingfisher, Monitor Lizard, Python, Sloth Bear

Odisha (2)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Bhitarkanika NPRamsar Site; Gahirmatha Beach & Marine SanctuaryMangroves, Saltwater Crocodile, White Crocodile, Indian Python, Black Ibis, Wild Pigs, Rhesus Monkeys, Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, ChitalBrahmani, Baitarani, Pathsala Rivers
Simlipal NPPart of Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve; UNESCO Biosphere ReserveTiger, Leopard, Asian Elephant, Sambar, Barking Deer, Gaur, Jungle Cat, Wild Boar

Rajasthan (5)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Desert NPChinkara, Indian Desert Cat, Demoiselle Crane, Great Indian Bustard, MacQueen's Bustard
Keoladeo Ghana NPBharatpurUNESCO WHS, Ramsar Wetland
Mukundara Hills NPPart of National Chambal SanctuaryChambal, Kali, Ahu, Ramzan Rivers
Ranthambore NPKhathiar-Gir dry deciduous ecoregion; Tiger ReserveBanas, Chambal Rivers
Sariska Tiger ReserveKhathiar-Gir dry deciduous; Northern Aravalli Leopard & Wildlife Corridor

Sikkim (1)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Khangchendzonga NPSikkimUNESCO World Heritage Site; Houses 3rd highest peak Mt. Kangchenjunga; Zemu GlacierMusk Deer, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Tahr, Dhole, Sloth Bear, Viverrids, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, Tibetan Wild Ass, Himalayan Blue Sheep, Serow, Goral, TakinTeesta River (East)

Tamil Nadu (5)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Indira Gandhi Sanctuary & NP (Annamalai)Also called Anaimalai Tiger ReserveTiger, Leopard, Elephant, Wild Boar, Deer, Dhole
Guindy NPChennaiUrban park; includes city wildlifeChital, Blackbuck, Jackals
Gulf of Mannar Marine NP21 small coral islands; marine biodiversity
Mudumalai NPNilgiri Biosphere ReserveSecond oldest NP in TN; largest in TNBengal Tiger, Indian Leopard, Dhole, Golden Jackal, Sloth Bear, Elephant, Gray Langur, Lion-tailed Macaque, Bonnet Macaque, Gaur, Sambar Deer, Chital Deer, Indian Muntjac, Indian Spotted Chevrotain, Wild Boar, Rodents incl. Indian Giant Squirrel, Red Giant Flying SquirrelMoyar River
Mukurthi NPPart of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve; UNESCO WHS; protects Nilgiri TahrNilgiri Tahr

Telangana (3)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali NPHyderabadSpread over 3,605 acresBlackbuck, Cheetal Deer, Wild Boar, Peacock
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy NPJubilee Hills & Banjara Hills, HyderabadUrban parkPeacockChiran Kunta
Mrugavani NPArea 3.6 km²Chital, Sambar, Wild Boar, Jungle Cat, Civets

Tripura (2)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Bison (Rajbari) NP
Clouded Leopard NP

Uttar Pradesh (1)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Dudhwa NPPalia Kalan, Gola Gokarannath1977Tiger Sanctuary; Home of half the world’s BarasinghaBarasingha, Bengal TigerSharda River

Uttarakhand (6)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Gangotri NPGaumukh GlacierBhagirathi River
Govind Pashu Vihar NP
Jim Corbett NP1936First national park in India; Project Tiger successTigers, Co-predatorsRamganga River
Nanda Devi NPUNESCO WHS, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Rajaji NPKnown for elephants, tigers, leopards, birdsGanga River
Valley of Flowers NPUNESCO WHS; Known as most beautiful NP in the world

West Bengal (6)

NameLocationYear FormedNotable FeaturesFaunaRivers/Lakes
Buxa Tiger ReserveAlipurduarTerai Eco-System; elephant corridor; Vulture Breeding CentreIndian Leopard, Bengal Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Giant Squirrel, Gaur, Chital, Wild Boar; Endangered species: Leopard Cat, Bengal Florican, Hog Deer, Lesser Adjutant, White-rumped Vulture, Chestnut-breasted Partridge, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Ferruginous Pochard, Great Hornbill
Gorumara NPRich in large herbivoresIndian Rhinoceros, Gaur, Asian Elephant, Sloth Bear, Chital, Sambar DeerJaldhaka, Naora Rivers
Jaldapara NPIndian RhinocerosTorsa River
Neora Valley NPConnected to Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary (Bhutan)Red Panda (EN)
Singalila NPTonglu Mountain, DarjeelingBorder with NepalRangeet, Rammam Rivers
Sundarbans NPUNESCO WHS; Ramsar site; Tiger ReserveBengal Tiger
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