- What is National Park in India?
A national park is a protected area, often managed by a government, that is set aside for the preservation of its natural environment, wildlife, and cultural heritage. National parks are designated to conserve the natural landscape, provide a haven for wildlife, and offer opportunities for public enjoyment and education. Activities in national parks often include hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and educational programs. National parks aim to balance conservation efforts with public access and recreation.
- Total National parks in India?
India has a total of 106 national parks as of June 2024. These parks are spread across the country, offering diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife, and they play a crucial role in conservation and eco-tourism.
National parks in India 2024:
Andhra Pradesh
- Papikonda National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2008
– Area: 1,012.86 sq km
- Sri Venkateswara National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1989
– Area: 353.62 sq km
- Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2005
– Area: 2.30 sq km
Arunachal Pradesh
- Mouling National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1986
– Area: 483 sq km
- Namdapha National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1983
– Area: 1,808 sq km
Assam
- Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1999
– Area: 340 sq km
- Kaziranga National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1974
– Area: 1,090 sq km
- Manas National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1990
– Area: 500 sq km
- Nameri National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1998
– Area: 200 sq km
- Orang National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1999
– Area: 79 sq km
- Raimona National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2021
– Area: 422 sq km
- Dehing Patkai National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2021
– Area: 231.65 sq km
Bihar
- Valmiki National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1989
– Area: 335.65 sq km
Chhattisgarh
- Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1981
– Area: 1,440.71 sq km
- Indravati (Kutru) National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1981
– Area: 1,258.37 sq km
- Kanger Ghati National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1982
– Area: 200 sq km
Goa
- Mollem National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1978
– Area: 107 sq km
Gujarat
- Blackbuck National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1976
– Area: 34.53 sq km
- Gir Forest National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1975
– Area: 258.71 sq km
- Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch
– Year of Establishment: 1982
– Area: 162.89 sq km
- Vansda National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1979
– Area: 23.99 sq km
Haryana
- Kalesar National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2003
– Area: 46.82 sq km
- Sultanpur National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1989
– Area: 1.43 sq km
Himachal Pradesh
- Great Himalayan National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1984
– Area: 754.4 sq km
- Inderkilla National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2010
– Area: 104 sq km
- Khirganga National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2010
– Area: 710 sq km
- Pin Valley National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1987
– Area: 675 sq km
- Simbalbara National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2010
– Area: 27.88 sq km
Jammu and Kashmir
- Dachigam National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1981
– Area: 141 sq km
- Kishtwar National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1981
– Area: 400 sq km
- City forest (Salim Ali) National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1992
– Area: 9.07 sq km
Jharkhand
- Betla National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1986
– Area: 226.33 sq km
Karnataka
- Anshi National Park (part of Kali Tiger Reserve)
– Year of Establishment: 1987
– Area: 339.87 sq km
- Bandipur National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1974
– Area: 874.2 sq km
- Bannerghatta National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1974
– Area: 260.51 sq km
- Kudremukh National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1987
– Area: 600.32 sq km
- Nagarhole National Park (Rajiv Gandhi National Park)
– Year of Establishment: 1988
– Area: 643.39 sq km
Kerala
- Anamudi Shola National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2003
– Area: 7.5 sq km
- Eravikulam National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1978
– Area: 97 sq km
- Mathikettan Shola National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2003
– Area: 12.82 sq km
- Pampadum Shola National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2003
– Area: 1.32 sq km
- Periyar National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1982
– Area: 350 sq km
- Silent Valley National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1984
– Area: 89.52 sq km
Ladakh
- Hemis National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1981
– Area: 3350 sq km
Madhya Pradesh
- Bandhavgarh National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1968
– Area: 448.85 sq km
- Fossil National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1983
– Area: 0.27 sq km
- Kanha National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1955
– Area: 940 sq km
- Madhav National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1959
– Area: 375.22 sq km
- Panna National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1981
– Area: 542.67 sq km
- Pench National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1975
– Area: 292.85 sq km
- Sanjay National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1981
– Area: 466.7 sq km
- Satpura National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1981
– Area: 585.17 sq km
- Van Vihar National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1979
– Area: 4.45 sq km
- Dinosaur Fossils National Park
- Year of Establishment: 2011
– Area: 853.26 sq km
Maharashtra
- Chandoli National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2004
– Area: 317.67 sq km
- Gugamal National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1975
– Area: 361.28 sq km
- Navegaon National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1975
– Area: 133.88 sq km
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1983
– Area: 87 sq km
- Tadoba National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1955
– Area: 116.55 sq km
- Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National park
– Year of Establishment: 1975
– Area: 257.26
Manipur
- Keibul Lamjao National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1977
– Area: 40 sq km
Meghalaya
- Balphakram National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1985
– Area: 220 sq km
- Nokrek National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1986
– Area: 47.48 sq km
Mizoram
- Murlen National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1991
– Area: 100 sq km
- Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1992
– Area: 50 sq km
Nagaland
- Intanki National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1993
– Area: 202.02 sq km
Odisha
- Bhitarkanika National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1988
– Area: 145 sq km
- Simlipal National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1980
– Area: 845.7 sq km
Rajasthan
- Desert National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1980
– Area: 3,162 sq km
- Keoladeo National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1981
– Area: 28.73 sq km
- Mukundra Hills (Darrah) National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2006
– Area: 200 sq km
- Ranthambhore National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1980
– Area: 282 sq km
- Sariska National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1992
– Area: 273.8 sq km
Sikkim
- Khangchendzonga National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1977
– Area: 1,784 sq km
Tamil Nadu
- Guindy National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1976
– Area: 2.82 sq km
- Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1980
– Area: 560 sq km
- Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1989
– Area: 117.10 sq km
- Mudumalai National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1940
– Area: 103.24 sq km
- Mukurthi National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1990
– Area: 78.46 sq km
Telangana
- Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1994
– Area: 1.43 sq km
- Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Parks
– Year of Establishment: 1975
– Area: 14.59 sq km
- Mrugavani National Parks
– Year of Establishment: 1994
– Area: 3.6 sq km
Tripura
- Clouded Leopard National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2007
– Area: 5.08 sq km
- Bison (Rajbari) National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2007
– Area: 31.63 sq km
Uttar Pradesh
- Dudhwa National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1977
– Area: 490.3 sq km
Uttarakhand
- Jim Corbett National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1936
– Area: 520.8 sq km
- Gangotri National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1989
– Area: 2,390 sq km
- Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1990
– Area: 958 sq km
- Nanda Devi National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1982
– Area: 624.6 sq km
- Rajaji National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1983
– Area: 820 sq km
- Valley of Flowers National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1982
– Area: 87.5 sq km
West Bengal
- Buxa National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1992
– Area: 117.1 sq km
- Gorumara National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1994
– Area: 80 sq km
- Jaldapara National Park
– Year of Establishment: 2014
– Area: 216.51 sq km
- Neora Valley National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1986
– Area: 88 sq km
- Singalila National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1986
– Area: 78.60 sq km
- Sundarbans National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1984
– Area: 1,330.10 sq km
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Campbell Bay National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1992
– Area: 426.23 sq km
- Galathea National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1992
– Area: 110 sq km
- Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1983
– Area: 281.50 sq km
- Middle Button Island National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1979
– Area: 0.44 sq km
- Mount Harriet National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1987
– Area: 46.62 sq km
- North Button Island National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1979
– Area: 0.44 sq km
- Rani Jhansi Marine National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1996
– Area: 256.14 sq km
- Saddle Peak National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1987
– Area: 32.54 sq km
- South Button Island National Park
– Year of Establishment: 1987
– Area: 5 sq km
“India’s national parks are living tapestries of biodiversity, where the dance of wildlife and the whispers of ancient forests remind us of the profound beauty and resilience of nature.”