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National<\/strong> Parks in India: <\/b>India is home to a diversity of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, each serving as a hub for biodiversity conservation. These government-protected areas are established to safeguard native wildlife, conserve plant and animal species, and help restore ecological balance. Currently, there are 107 National Parks in India and 544 Wildlife Sanctuaries across the country, with Madhya Pradesh and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands leading in numbers, each hosting nine National Parks.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Parks in India<\/b><\/h2>\n

National Parks in India play a vital role in protecting wildlife and their natural habitats. These areas have strict rules that ban hunting, poaching, industrial activities, and farming to keep the environment undisturbed. With secure boundaries, no outside activities are allowed near or within these parks. The main purpose of National Parks in India is to conserve India\u2019s diverse wildlife. Below is a List of National Parks in India 2026, which is useful for competitive exams and general knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

List of National Parks in India 2026 State-wise<\/b><\/h2>\n

India proudly hosts around 107 national parks, each dedicated to preserving its remarkable biodiversity and distinctive landscapes. Here\u2019s a List of National Parks in India 2026 State-wise, for easy reference.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
List of National Parks in India 2026 State-wise<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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State\/Union Territory<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Total Parks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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National Parks Name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Establishment Year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Andaman & Nicobar Islands<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Campbell Bay National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Galathea Bay National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mahatama Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Middle Button Island National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mount Harriett National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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North Button Island National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rani Jhansi Marine National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1996<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Saddle Peak National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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South Button Island National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Papikonda National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2008<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2005<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sri Venkateswara National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1989<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Mouling National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1986<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Namdapha National Park<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1983<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Assam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dibru-Saikhowa National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1999<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kaziranga National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1974<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Manas National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1990<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nameri National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1998<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1999<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bihar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Valmiki National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1989<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chhattisgarh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Indravati (Kutru) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kanger Valley National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Goa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mollem National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Gujarat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vansda National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1979<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1976<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Gir National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1975<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Haryana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Kalesar National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sultanpur National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1989<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Great Himalayan National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1984<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Inderkilla National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2010<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Khirganga National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2010<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Pin Valley National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Simbalbara National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2010<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Jammu and Kashmir<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dachigam National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Kishtwar National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Jharkhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Betla National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1986<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Karnataka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Anshi National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Bandipur National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1974<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bannerghatta National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1974<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Kudremukh National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Nagarhole National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1988<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kerala<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Anamudi Shola National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Eravikulam National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1978<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mathikettan Shola National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Pambadum Shola National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Periyar National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Silent Valley National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1984<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Bandhavgarh National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

1968<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Fossil National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1983<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pench National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1975<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Kanha National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1955<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Madhav National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1959<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Panna National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Sanjay National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Satpura National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Van Vihar National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1979<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Chandoli National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2004<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Gugamal National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1975<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Nawegaon National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1975<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1975<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sanjay Gandhi (Borivali) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1983<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Tadoba Andhari National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1955<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Manipur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Keibul-Lamjao National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1977<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Meghalaya<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Balphakram National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1985<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Nokrek Ridge National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1986<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Mizoram<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Murlen National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1991<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Nagaland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Intanki National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1993<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Odisha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Bhitarkanika National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1988<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Simlipal National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1980<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Mukundra Hills National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2006<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Desert National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Keoladeo Ghana National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Ranthambhore National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1980<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Sariska National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Sikkim<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Khangchendzonga National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1977<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Guindy National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1976<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1980<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1989<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mudumalai National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1990<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Mukurthi National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1990<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Ladakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hemis National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Telangana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1994<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1994<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mrugavani National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1994<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Tripura<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Clouded Leopard National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2007<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Bison (Rajbari) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2007<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Dudhwa National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1977<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Corbett National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1936<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Gangotri National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1989<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Govind National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1990<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Nanda Devi National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Rajaji National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1983<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Valley of Flowers National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Buxa National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Gorumara National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Jaldapara National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2014<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Neora Valley National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1986<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Singalila National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1986<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Sunderban National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1984<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

National Parks in India Map<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are 107 National Parks in India as of 2026 covering around 44,403 km<\/span>2<\/span> covering the diverse including the Himalayas to coastal regions. The First National Park in India is Jim Corbett National Park which was initially known as Hailey National Park established in 1936 in Uttarakhand where as South Button Island NP in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, which is referred as the Smallest National Park in India about 5\u202fkm\u00b2. Below we have provided the National Park of India Map for the reference.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a National Park?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A National Park<\/strong> is a protected area established by the government under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972<\/strong> <\/a>to conserve wildlife, flora, and natural ecosystems. These parks aim to safeguard biodiversity and provide a secure habitat for endangered species. Human activities like hunting, poaching, and commercial use of resources are strictly prohibited within their boundaries. National Parks also promote eco-tourism, environmental education, and scientific research to maintain ecological balance and awareness.<\/p>\n

National Park in India Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n