National Parks in India

National parks are the best natural tourist destinations in India. Parks play an important role in the life cycle of nature and keep the ecosystem healthy. National

Parks are a protected haven for trees, plants and animals.

Here is a list of national parks in India by state. The total number of national parks in India is 104. The total area is 40501.13 km2. This is 1.23% of the geographical area of ​​the country (National Wildlife Database, May 2019).

What is a National Park ?

A national park is a place planted for recreation and protection. It is used for conservation purposes. It preserves biodiversity and also helps in saving endangered species.

National parks are designated and managed by the state governments of India. Hunting and cultivation are not allowed in a national park and it is strictly reserved for the enjoyment of wildlife and biodiversity.

An area can be declared a national park if it has any of the following important characteristics:

• Ecological
• Faunal
• Floral
• Geo-morphological
• Zoological

Important Facts About the National Parks in India

Number of National	104
Total area covered	40,501 sq.km.
Maximum National Park state	M.P. (9), Andaman & Nikobar (9)
First National Park	Jim Corbett National Park
Largest National Park	Hemis National Park
Smallest National Park	South Button National Park
Latest National Park	Kuno National Park

Contents

1. Andhra Pradesh:
2. Arunachal Pradesh:
3. Assam:
4. Bihar :
5. Chhattisgarh :
6. Goa:
7. Gujarat:
8. Haryana:
9. Himachal Pradesh:
10. Jammu & Kashmir:
11. Jharkhand:
12. Karnataka:
13. Kerala:
14. Madhya Pradesh:
15. Maharashtra:
16. Manipur :
17. Meghalaya:
18. Mizoram:
19. Nagaland:
20. Odisha :
21. Panzab:
22. Rajasthan:
23. Sikkim:
24. Tamil Nadu:
25. Telangana:
26. Tripura:
27. Uttar Pradesh:
28. Uttarakhand:
29. West Bengal:

I. Andrapradesh :

Andhra Pradesh, officially known as Andhra Pradesh, is a state in the southeastern coastal region of India. It has three national parks and a total area of ​​1368.88.

1. Papikonda National Park:

Papikonda National Park is located between the East and West Godavari rivers in Andhra Pradesh. It was previously a wildlife sanctuary and later declared a national park in the year 2008.

The total area of ​​the park is approximately 1012.86 sq. km. Papikonda is the largest national park in Andhra Pradesh.

• Established: 2008
• Total area: 1012.86 sq km
• Best time to visit: October to May.

2. Rajiv Gandhi National Park:

Rajiv Gandhi National Park is located near Proddatur in Kadapa district. This park was named after the late former Chief Minister Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy in 2005. The total area of ​​this park is 2.40 sq km.

• Established: 2005
• Total area: 2.40 sq km
• Best time to visit: Monsoon season

3. Sri Venkateswara National Park:

Sri Venkateswara National Park is located in Chittoor and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 1989 but was officially declared a National Park in 1998. The park is spread over an area of ​​353.62 sq km.

• Established: 1989
• Total area: 353.62 sq km
• Best time to visit: November to February

Remaning States We Will Update Soon.