Catalogue of India's National Parks
India, a land rich in biodiversity, is home to 108 national parks as of 2025. These protected areas are spread across various states and union territories, preserving a diverse range of ecosystems and wildlife.
In the foothills of the Himalayas, Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is India's oldest national park, spanning 521 sq km. Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, famous for its tigers, covers 392 sq km. Kaziranga National Park in Assam, renowned for the one-horned rhinoceros, is another notable park.
Bandipur National Park in Karnataka, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, and Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh, which protects Himalayan biodiversity, are other significant national parks.
Multiple national parks can be found in states like Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal. Some of these include Kanha, Pench, Satpura in Madhya Pradesh, Nagarhole in Karnataka, and Gir in Gujarat.
For a more detailed list and locations, interactive maps on government biodiversity websites or environmental dashboards like the India Climate & Energy Dashboard can provide geospatial data and state-wise distribution of these parks.
Other notable national parks include Mudumalai, Mukurthi, and Guindy in Tamil Nadu; Keibul Lamjao and Shirui in Manipur; Chandoli, Gugamal, Navegaon, Sanjay Gandhi, and Tadoba in Maharashtra; Papikonda, Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram), and Sri Venkateswara in Andhra Pradesh; and Bhitarkanika and Simlipal in Odisha.
In the northeast, Mouling and Namdapha National Parks can be found in Arunachal Pradesh, while in the northeastern state of Assam, Dibru-Saikhowa, Dehing Patkai, Raimona, Manas, Nameri, and Orang National Parks are located.
In the eastern states, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Gorumara, Jaldapara, Neora Valley, Singalila, and Sundarbans National Parks are found in West Bengal, and in Tripura, Bison (Rajbari) National Park and Clouded Leopard National Park are located.
In the north, Khangchendzonga National Park is found in Sikkim, and in the far north, Ladakh does not have any national parks mentioned in the provided information.
In the central and western regions, Mizoram has Murlen National Park and Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park, and in Goa, Mollem National Park can be found.
In the western states, Desert National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Mukundra Hills National Park, Ranthambore National Park, and Sariska National Park are found in Rajasthan, and in Gujarat, Blackbuck National Park, Gir Forest National Park, Marine National Park, and Vansda National Park are located.
In the far northwest, Kalesar and Sultan National Parks are found in Haryana, and in the northeastern states of Meghalaya, Balpakram National Park and Nokrek Ridge National Park can be found.
For a more interactive and visual experience, the Indian national parks map can be found on Google Maps at the end of this article.
Exploring these national parks offers a unique opportunity to witness India's rich and diverse wildlife and ecosystems, making it an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and tourists alike.
- The Himalayas house Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, one of India's oldest national parks spanning 521 sq km.
- Kaziranga National Park in Assam, renowned for the one-horned rhinoceros, is another notable national park in India.
- Bandipur National Park in Karnataka is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and one of the significant national parks in India.
- In Rajasthan, multiple national parks can be found, including Ranthambore National Park famous for its tigers.
- For a complete guide to India's national parks, maps on government biodiversity websites can provide geospatial data and state-wise distribution of these parks, offering an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts.
