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Complete List of National Parks, Sanctuaries and Reserves in India

Discover India's National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

India, a land of astounding biodiversity and natural beauty, is home to an extensive network of protected areas, including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves. These designated conservation sites play a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation's rich flora and fauna while offering a glimpse into the country's stunning natural landscapes. Let's embark on a journey through some of the most remarkable natural treasures in India.

List of National Parks in India - The Earth Safari

National Parks in India: Preserving Pristine Ecosystems

India's journey towards establishing national parks can be traced back to the early 20th century. In 1936, Hailey National Park, now known as Jim Corbett National Park, was designated as India's first national park. This marked the beginning of a systematic approach to wildlife conservation. Corbett's efforts to protect Bengal tigers and other species laid the foundation for the establishment of more national parks across the country. 

Kaziranga National Park in Assam, one of India's most famous national parks, was established in 1905 as a reserved forest. It later gained national park status and is celebrated for its successful conservation of the one-horned rhinoceros.

Wildlife Sanctuaries in India: Havens for Specific Species

Wildlife sanctuaries in India have a rich historical backdrop. They often originated from princely hunting reserves, with an increasing emphasis on preservation rather than hunting. For instance, Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat was once a royal hunting ground for the Nawab of Junagadh. It later transformed into a sanctuary dedicated to protecting the Asiatic lion.

Periyar National Park in Kerala, renowned for its lush forests and wildlife, owes its existence to the Maharaja of Travancore, who declared the area a game sanctuary in the early 20th century.


Biosphere Reserves in India: Balancing Conservation and Development

The concept of biosphere reserves was introduced by UNESCO in the 1970s. India embraced this idea and designated several areas as biosphere reserves to harmonize conservation with sustainable development. These reserves are not just natural treasures but also repositories of cultural and historical significance.

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, covers the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills. This region has a long history of traditional agroforestry practices that are integral to the lives of indigenous communities.

Manas Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, carries a history that goes beyond conservation. It has been the site of human habitation and cultural activities for centuries.

  • There are over 100 national parks and over 550 wildlife sanctuaries in India.
  • India has 18 biosphere reserves that are part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
  • The national parks and wildlife sanctuaries cover a total area of over 1,00,000 sq km across different states.
  • The biosphere reserves cover a total area of over 65,000 sq km.

These protected areas are not just ecological treasures but also important cultural and recreational centers. They offer opportunities for ecotourism, wildlife photography, Tiger safaris and scientific research.

 

Explore India's National Parks: A Comprehensive List                                                    List of National Parks PDF - The Earth Safari

State Name of National Parks, Sanctuaries and Reserves Nearest City Year Established
Andhra Pradesh Sri Venkateswara National Park Tirupati 1989
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park Hyderabad 1976
Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary Kadapa 1988
Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary Chittoor 1978
Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary Vijayawada 1988
Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary Vijayawada 2008
Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary Chittoor 1978
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve Nalgonda 1978
Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary Nellore 1988
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary Nellore 1976
Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary Kurnool 1988
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary Kakinada 1978
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary Visakhapatnam 2002
Arunachal Pradesh Namdapha National Park Miao 1983
Mouling National Park Upper Siang 1986
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary Anini 1991
Pakke Tiger Reserve East Kameng 2002
Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary West Kameng 1977
Assam Kaziranga National Park Jorhat 1974
Manas National Park Barpeta 1990
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Tinsukia 1999
Nameri National Park Sonitpur 1978
Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park Darrang 1999
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Morigaon 1987
Nambor - Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary Golaghat 1998
Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary Dhubri 2002
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary Sonitpur 1998
Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary Baksa 2002
Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary Nagaon 1970
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary Dhubri 1994
Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary Hailakandi 2016
East Karbi-Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary Karbi Anglong 1976
Naduar Wildlife Sanctuary Nagaon 1999
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary Karbi Anglong 2004
Panidihing Bird Sanctuary Dibrugarh 2004
Bihar Valmiki National Park Valmikinagar 1989
Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan Patna 1973
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary Munger 1976
Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary Gaya 1976
Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary Kaimur 1986
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary Kaimur 1982
Nakti Dam Wildlife Sanctuary Jamui 1987
Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary Begusarai 1989
Chhattisgarh Indravati National Park Jagdalpur 1981
Kanger Valley National Park Bastar 1982
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary Mahasamund 1976
Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary Surguja 1973
Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary Raipur 2008
Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary Gariaband 1984
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary Dhamtari 1974
Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary Kanker 2008
Gujarat Gir Forest National Park Junagadh 1965
Marine National Park Jamnagar 1980
Vansda National Park Navsari 1979
Blackbuck National Park Bhavnagar 1976
Velavadar National Park Bhavnagar 1976
Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary Kutch 1981
Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary Banaskantha 1978
Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary Surendranagar 1973
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary Ahmedabad 1969
Thol Bird Sanctuary Ahmedabad 1988
Wandur National Park Navsari 2016
Hingolgadh Nature Conservation Reserve Rajkot 2011
Haryana Sultanpur National Park Gurgaon 1972
Kalesar National Park Yamunanagar 2003
Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary Bhiwani 1986
Himachal Pradesh Great Himalayan National Park Kullu 1984
Pin Valley National Park Lahaul and Spiti 1987
Inderkilla National Park Kullu 2010
Khirganga National Park Kullu 2010
Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary Paonta Sahib 1958
Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary Sirmaur 1985
Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary Shimla 1977
Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary Kangra 1994
Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary Mandi 1984
Kareri Wildlife Sanctuary Kangra 1999
Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary Lahaul and Spiti 1992
Lippa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary Kinnaur 1984
Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary Shimla 1987
Manali Wildlife Sanctuary Kullu 1980
Rakchham Chhitkul Wildlife Sanctuary Kinnaur 1984
Sechu Tuan Nala Wildlife Sanctuary Mandi 1984
Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary Mandi 1979
Talra Wildlife Sanctuary Kangra 1999
Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary Kullu 2010
Jammu and Kashmir Dachigam National Park Srinagar 1910
Hemis National Park Leh 1981
Kishtwar National Park Kishtwar 1981
Overa Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Baramulla 1987
Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary Leh 1987
Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Leh 1987
Baltal-Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary Ganderbal 1987
Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary Baramulla 1987
Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary Anantnag 1981
Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary Srinagar 1975
Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary Jammu 1981
Jharkhand Betla National Park Daltonganj 1977
Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary Hazaribagh 1976
Palamau Tiger Reserve Latehar 1973
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary Jamshedpur 1976
Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary Gaya 1976
Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary Gumla 1976
Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary Dhanbad 1975
Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary Sahibganj 1990
Karnataka Bandipur National Park Gundlupet 1974
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Chikmagalur 1951
Biligiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary Yelandur 1974
Anshi National Park Uttara Kannada 1987
Kudremukh National Park Chikmagalur 1987
Nagarhole National Park Kodagu 1955
Rajiv Gandhi National Park Kodagu 1988
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary Kodagu 1974
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary Kodagu 2002
Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Shimoga 1985
Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary Udupi 1974
Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary Kodagu 1987
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Chikmagalur 1951
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary Uttara Kannada 1956
Daroji Bear Sanctuary Ballari 1994
Kokkare Bellur Bird Sanctuary Mandya 1976
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary Shimoga 1974
Attiveri Bird Sanctuary Uttara Kannada 1989
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary Shimoga 1992
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary Belgaum 2011
Dubare Elephant Camp Kodagu 1975
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Mandya 1987
Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary Haveri 1974
Kerala Periyar National Park Kumily 1982
Silent Valley National Park Palakkad 1984
Eravikulam National Park Munnar 1975
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary Palakkad 1973
Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary Thrissur 1977
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Wayanad 1973
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary Marayoor 1984
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary Kothamangalam 1983
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary Kollam 1984
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary Thiruvananthapuram 1958
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary Thiruvananthapuram 1983
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Kannur 1984
Kurinjimala Sanctuary Idukki 2006
Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary Thrissur 1984
Chandoli National Park Kannur 2016
Madhya Pradesh Kanha National Park Mandla 1955
Bandhavgarh National Park Umaria 1968
Panna National Park Panna 1981
Pench National Park Seoni 1975
Satpura National Park Hoshangabad 1981
Sanjay National Park Sidhi 1975
Van Vihar National Park Bhopal 1979
Mandla Plant Fossils National Park Mandla 1974
Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary Hoshangabad 1977
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary Hoshangabad 1977
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary Mandsaur 1974
Karera Wildlife Sanctuary Shivpuri 1981
Ken Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary Panna 1983
Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary Dewas 1984
Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Rajgarh 1981
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary Morena 1979
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary Sagar 1975
Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary Datia 1984
Pench Wildlife Sanctuary Seoni 1992
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary Raisen 1976
Sanjay Dubri Wildlife Park Sidhi 2004
Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary Raisen 1977
Son Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary Sidhi 1983
Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary Ratlam 1983
Sardarpur Wildlife Sanctuary Dhar 1986
Tamia Wildlife Sanctuary Chhindwara 1990
Veerangna Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary Damoh 1998
Maharashtra Tadoba National Park Chandrapur 1955
Pench National Park Nagpur 1975
Sanjay Gandhi National Park Mumbai 1969
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve Satara 2008
Melghat Tiger Reserve Amravati 1973
Navegaon National Park Gondia 1975
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary Bhandara 1968
Nawegaon National Park Gondia 2013
Pench National Park Nagpur 1975
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve Chandrapur 1995
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Yavatmal 1974
Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary Akola 1973
Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary Gadchiroli 2004
Gautala Autramghat Wildlife Sanctuary Aurangabad 1985
Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary Buldana 1985
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary Raigad 1986
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary Satara 1985
Manipur Keibul Lamjao National Park Bishnupur 1977
Yangoupokpi Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary Chandel 1999
Sirohi National Park Ukhrul 1977
Nokrek National Park Tura 1986
Balphakram National Park Baghmara 1987
Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary Ri-Bhoi 2004
Siju Wildlife Sanctuary Baghmara 1996
Mizoram Murlen National Park Saiha 1991
Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary Aizawl 2000
Dampa Tiger Reserve Mamit 1994
Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary Champhai 2008
Palak Wildlife Sanctuary Saiha 2004
Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary Lunglei 1984
Nagaland Intanki National Park Kohima 1993
Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary Tuensang 2002
Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary Phek 1963
Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary Dimapur 1968
Odisha Similipal National Park Baripada 1980
Bhitarkanika National Park Kendrapara 1998
Chandaka Elephant Reserve Bhubaneshwar 1980
Nandankanan Zoo Bhubaneshwar 1960
Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary Angul 1976
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary Koraput 1982
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary Kalahandi 1992
Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Balangir 1981
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary Balangir 1970
Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary Sambalpur 1988
Bagdihi Wildlife Sanctuary Mayurbhanj 1987
Balimela Wildlife Sanctuary Malkangiri 1987
Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary Mayurbhanj 1981
Barbara Forest And Wildlife Sanctuary Ganjam 1988
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary Kendrapara 1975
Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary Cuttack 1982
Chilika (Nalaban) Wildlife Sanctuary Puri 1987
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Hinjilicut 1984
Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Keonjhar 1982
Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary Baleswar 1983
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary Balangir 1970
Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Ganjam 1985
Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary Khurda 1979
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary Koraput 1982
Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary Mayurbhanj 1981
Punjab Harike Wetland National Park Ferozepur 1990
Bir Aishvan Wildlife Sanctuary Gurdaspur 1988
Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary Patiala 1988
Bir Dosanjh Wildlife Sanctuary Nawanshahr 1980
Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary Bathinda 1988
Bir Mehaswala Wildlife Sanctuary Ferozepur 1987
Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary Rupnagar 1985
Rajasthan Ranthambore National Park Sawai Madhopur 1980
Sariska National Park Alwar 1955
Desert National Park Jaisalmer 1980
Keoladeo National Park Bharatpur 1981
Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary Kota 1955
Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary Pali 1973
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Rajsamand 1972
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary Sirohi 1960
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary Sawai Madhopur 1979
Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary Udaipur 1964
Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary Churu 1971
Sikkim Khangchendzonga National Park Yuksom 1977
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary North Sikkim 1977
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary East Sikkim 1986
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary North Sikkim 1984
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary East Sikkim 1984
Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary South Sikkim 1987
Kitam Bird Sanctuary South Sikkim 2000
Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary West Sikkim 1976
Tamil Nadu Mudumalai National Park Udhagamandalam 1940
Guindy National Park Chennai 1978
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Ramanathapuram 1980
Indira Gandhi National Park Kanyakumari 1989
Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary Tirunelveli 1962
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary Chengalpattu 1798
Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary Nagapattinam 1967
Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve Tirunelveli 1988
Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary Virudhunagar 1993
Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary Erode 1984
Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary Virudhunagar 1988
Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary Kanyakumari 1974
Mukurthi National Park Nilgiris 1982
Guru Ghasidas National Park Koriya 2014
Telangana Mrugavani National Park Chilkur 1994
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park Hyderabad 1976
Eturunagaram Wildlife Sanctuary Warangal 1952
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary Adilabad 1965
Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary Adilabad 1986
Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary Medak 1952
Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve Nalgonda 1978
Tripura Clouded Leopard National Park Agartala 2011
Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary Khowai 1985
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary Sepahijala 1987
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary South Tripura 1988
Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary South Tripura 1988
Uttar Pradesh Dudhwa National Park Lakhimpur Kheri 1977
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary Bahraich 1975
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary Meerut 1986
Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary Sant Kabir Nagar 1990
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary Agra 1979
Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary Chandauli 1957
Hastinapur Sanctuary Meerut 1986
Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary Mirzapur 1982
Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary Lalitpur 1975
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary Unnao 1974
Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary Gonda 1987
Patna Bird Sanctuary Etah 1990
Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary Azamgarh 1972
Saman Bird Sanctuary Mainpuri 1990
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary Raebareli 1987
Sandi Bird Sanctuary Hardoi 1991
Separar Phoenix Reserve Azamgarh 1976
Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary Maharajganj 1976
Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary Agra 1991
Vijai Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary Mahoba 1977
Uttarakhand Jim Corbett National Park Ramnagar 1936
Valley of Flowers National Park Chamoli 1982
Nanda Devi National Park Chamoli 1982
Rajaji National Park Dehradun 1983
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park Uttarkashi 1955
Gangotri National Park Uttarkashi 1989
Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary Dehradun 1984
Askot Wildlife Sanctuary Pithoragarh 1986
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Uttarkashi 1990
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary Rudraprayag 1972
West Bengal Sundarbans National Park Canning 1984
Buxa Tiger Reserve Alipurduar 1983
Gorumara National Park Jalpaiguri 1992
Neora Valley National Park Kalimpong 1986
Singalila National Park Darjeeling 1992
Jaldapara National Park Alipurduar 1941
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary Jalpaiguri 1976
Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary Nadia 1940
Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary Nadia 1980
Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary Bardhaman 1980
Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary 24 Parganas 1976
Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary 24 Parganas 1976
Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary Uttar Dinajpur 1974
Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary Burdwan 1981
Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary 24 Parganas 1976
Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary Darjeeling 1915
Chandigarh Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary Chandigarh 1998
Dadra and Nagar Haveli Kachighadi Wildlife Sanctuary Silvassa 1989
Daman and Diu Fudam Bird Sanctuary Nani Daman 2011
Goa Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary Mollem 1967
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Ponda 1968
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary Canacona 1968
Madei Wildlife Sanctuary Sattari 1999
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary Sanguem 1999
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Chorao 1988

 

Today, as you visit these Indian national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves, you are not only connecting with the natural world but also stepping into a rich tapestry of history. These areas are living testaments to India's commitment to preserving its biodiversity and ensuring that future generations can continue to marvel at the nation's natural treasures.

 

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