A national park is an area that is strictly reserved for wildlife and biodiversity improvement and where activities such as development, afforestation, hunting, hunting, and grazing on plantations are not allowed.
A government of environmental, geographical, morphological, and natural importance can declare an area as a national park.
National parks are defined according to the guidelines prescribed by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).
In these parks, private ownership rights are also not allowed. Their boundaries are well marked and quoted.
Thanks to India’s biodiversity, each state has at least one national park that showcases the region’s live flora and fauna.
India’s first national park was established in 1936 as Haley National Park, now known as Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand.
The following table shows the 105 national park list state wise.
List of national parks.
# | Name | State | Year formed |
1 | Anamudi Shola National Park | Kerala | 2003 |
2 | Anshi National Park | Karnataka | 1987 |
3 | Balphakram National Park | Meghalaya | 1986 |
4 | Bandhavgarh National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 1982 |
5 | Bandipur National Park | Karnataka | 1974 |
6 | Bannerghatta National Park | Karnataka | 1986 |
7 | Betla National Park | Jharkhand | 1999 |
8 | Bhitarkanika National Park | Odisha | 1988 |
9 | Bison (Rajbari) National Park | Tripura | 2007 |
10 | Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar | Gujarat | 1976 |
11 | Buxa Tiger Reserve | West Bengal | 1992 |
12 | Campbell Bay National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 1992 |
13 | Chandoli National Park | Maharashtra | 2004 |
14 | Clouded Leopard National Park | Tripura | 2003 |
15 | Dachigam National Park | Jammu and Kashmir | 1981 |
16 | Desert National Park | Rajasthan | 1980 |
17 | Dibru-Saikhowa National Park | Assam | 1999 |
18 | Dehing Patkai National Park | Assam | 2020 |
19 | Dudhwa National Park | Uttar Pradesh | 1977 |
20 | Eravikulam National Park | Kerala | 1978 |
21 | Galathea National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 1992 |
22 | Gangotri National Park | Uttarakhand | 1989 |
23 | Gir Forest National Park | Gujarat | 1975 |
24 | Gorumara National Park | West Bengal | 1994 |
25 | Govind Pashu Vihar National Park | Uttarakhand | 1955 |
26 | Great Himalayan National Park | Himachal Pradesh | 1984 |
27 | Gugamal National Park | Maharashtra | 1987 |
28 | Guindy National Park | Tamil Nadu | 1976 |
29 | Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park | Tamil Nadu | 1980 |
30 | Guru Ghasidas National Park | Chhattisgarh | 1981 |
31 | Hemis National Park | Ladakh | 1981 |
32 | Inderkilla National Park | Himachal Pradesh | 2010 |
33 | Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park | Tamil Nadu | 1989 |
34 | Indravati National Park | Chhattisgarh | 1981 |
35 | Jaldapara National Park | West Bengal | 2012 |
36 | Jim Corbett National Park | Uttarakhand | 1936 |
37 | Kalesar National Park | Haryana | 2003 |
38 | Kanha National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 1955 |
39 | Kanger Ghati National Park | Chhattisgarh | 1982 |
40 | Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park | Telangana | 1994 |
41 | Kaziranga National Park | Assam | 1974 |
42 | Keibul Lamjao National Park | Manipur | 1977 |
43 | Keoladeo National Park | Rajasthan | 1981 |
44 | Khangchendzonga National Park | Sikkim | 1977 |
45 | Khirganga National Park | Himachal Pradesh | 2010 |
46 | Kishtwar National Park | Jammu and Kashmir | 1981 |
47 | Kudremukh National Park | Karnataka | 1987 |
48 | Kuno National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 2018 |
49 | Madhav National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 1959 |
50 | Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 1983 |
51 | Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park | Telangana | 1994 |
52 | Manas National Park | Assam | 1990 |
53 | Mandla Plant Fossils National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 1983 |
54 | Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch | Gujarat | 1980 |
55 | Mathikettan Shola National Park | Kerala | 2003 |
56 | Middle Button Island National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 1987 |
57 | Mollem National Park | Goa | 1978 |
58 | Mouling National Park | Arunachal Pradesh | 1986 |
59 | Mount Harriet National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 1987 |
60 | Mrugavani National Park | Telangana | 1994 |
61 | Mudumalai National Park | Tamil Nadu | 1940 |
62 | Mukundra Hills National Park | Rajasthan | 2006 |
63 | Mukurthi National Park | Tamil Nadu | 2001 |
64 | Murlen National Park | Mizoram | 1991 |
65 | Nagarhole National Park | Karnataka | 1988 |
66 | Namdapha National Park | Arunachal Pradesh | 1974 |
67 | Nameri National Park | Assam | 1978 |
68 | Nanda Devi National Park | Uttarakhand | 1982 |
69 | Navegaon National Park | Maharashtra | 1975 |
70 | Neora Valley National Park | West Bengal | 1986 |
71 | Nokrek National Park | Meghalaya | 1986 |
72 | North Button Island National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 1979 |
73 | Ntangki National Park | Nagaland | 1993 |
74 | Orang National Park | Assam | 1999 |
75 | Pambadum Shola National Park | Kerala | 2003 |
76 | Panna National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 1981 |
77 | Papikonda National Park | Andhra Pradesh | 2008 |
78 | Pench National Park[4] | Madhya Pradesh | 1977 |
79 | Periyar National Park | Kerala | 1982 |
80 | Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park | Mizoram | 1992 |
81 | Pin Valley National Park | Himachal Pradesh | 1987 |
82 | Rajaji National Park | Uttarakhand | 1983 |
83 | Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram) | Andhra Pradesh | 2005 |
84 | Rani Jhansi Marine National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 1996 |
85 | Ranthambore National Park | Rajasthan | 1981 |
86 | Saddle Peak National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 1979 |
87 | Salim Ali National Park | Jammu and Kashmir | 1992 |
88 | Sanjay National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 1981 |
89 | Sanjay Gandhi National Park | Maharashtra | 1969 |
90 | Sariska Tiger Reserve | Rajasthan | 1955 |
91 | Satpura National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 1981 |
92 | Silent Valley National Park | Kerala | 1980 |
93 | Simbalbara National Park | Himachal Pradesh | 2010 |
94 | Sirohi National Park | Manipur | 1982 |
95 | Simlipal National Park | Odisha | 1980 |
96 | Singalila National Park | West Bengal | 1986 |
97 | South Button Island National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 1987 |
98 | Sri Venkateswara National Park | Andhra Pradesh | 1989 |
99 | Sultanpur National Park | Haryana | 1989 |
100 | Sundarbans National Park | West Bengal | 1984 |
101 | Tadoba National Park | Maharashtra | 1955 |
102 | Valley of Flowers National Park | Uttarakhand | 1982 |
103 | Valmiki National Park | Bihar | 1976 |
104 | Vansda National Park | Gujarat | 1979 |
105 | Van Vihar National Park | Madhya Pradesh | 1983 |
Note
In the above table, we have tried our best for provides you a 100% accurate list, But in case you will be shown any kind of mistakes in this table, then please inform us via comment or social media platform.
How many national parks in India?
There are total of 105 national parks in India.
Which is the first national park in India?
India’s first national park was established in 1936 as Haley National Park, now known as Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand.
Which is the smallest National park in India?
South Button Island National Park is the smallest national park in India.
Which is the largest National park in India?
Hemis National Park is the largest in India.