National Parks in India [Complete List 2024]
India established its first national park in 1936 – the Hailey National Park (it was later renamed as Corbett NP) to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. By 1970, the number grew to 65 national parks and sanctuaries. Post Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, many new national parks came into existence and today India has 106 national parks covering an area of approximately 51507 sq km.
Important Facts
- The largest number of National Parks among all states and UTs is in Madhya Pradesh (11). Among states, though Rajasthan has only 5, yet it has largest area under National Parks 342239 sq. km. This includes second largest national park of India that is Desert National Park.
- Among states, Punjab as of 2024, has no National Park.
- Among UTs, Andaman and Nicobar has 9 National Parks, Jammu & Kashmir has 4, Ladakh has 1 while there are no national parks in Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry.
S. No. | National Park | Year Established | Area (km²) |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands | |||
1 | Campbell Bay National Park | 1992 | 426 |
2 | Galathea Bay National Park | 1992 | 110 |
3 | Mahatma Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) National Park | 1983 | 28 |
4 | Middle Button Island National Park | 1987 | 0.44 |
5 | Mount Harriett National Park | 1987 | 47 |
6 | North Button Island National Park | 1987 | 0.44 |
7 | Rani Jhansi Marine National Park | 1996 | 256 |
8 | Saddle Peak National Park | 1987 | 33 |
9 | South Button Island National Park | 1987 | 0.03 |
Andhra Pradesh | |||
10 | Papikonda National Park | 2008 | 1013 |
11 | Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park | 2005 | 2.4 |
12 | Sri Venkateswara National Park | 1989 | 354 |
Arunachal Pradesh | |||
13 | Mouling National Park | 1986 | 483 |
14 | Namdapha National Park | 1983 | 1808 |
Assam | |||
15 | Dibru-Saikhowa National Park | 1999 | 340 |
16 | Dihing Patkai National Park | 2021 | 234 |
17 | Kaziranga National Park | 1974 | 859 |
18 | Manas National Park | 1990 | 500 |
19 | Nameri National Park | 1998 | 200 |
20 | Raimona National Park | 2021 | 422 |
21 | Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park | 1999 | 79 |
Bihar | |||
22 | Valmiki National Park | 1989 | 336 |
Chhattisgarh | |||
23 | Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park | 1981 | 1440 |
24 | Indravati (Kutru) National Park | 1982 | 1258 |
25 | Kanger Valley National Park | 1982 | 200 |
Goa | |||
26 | Mollem National Park | 1992 | 107 |
Gujarat | |||
27 | Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park | 1976 | 35 |
28 | Gir National Park | 1975 | 259 |
29 | Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park | 1982 | 163 |
30 | Vansda National Park | 1979 | 24 |
Haryana | |||
31 | Kalesar National Park | 2003 | 47 |
32 | Sultanpur National Park | 1989 | 1.4 |
Himachal Pradesh | |||
33 | Great Himalayan National Park | 1984 | 754 |
34 | Inderkilla National Park | 2010 | 104 |
35 | Khirganga National Park | 2010 | 710 |
36 | Pin Valley National Park | 1987 | 675 |
37 | Simbalbara National Park | 2010 | 29 |
Jharkhand | |||
38 | Betla National Park | 1986 | 226 |
Karnataka | |||
39 | Anshi National Park | 1987 | 417 |
40 | Bandipur National Park | 1974 | 874 |
41 | Bannerghatta National Park | 1974 | 26 |
42 | Kudremukh National Park | 1987 | 600 |
43 | Nagarhole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park | 1988 | 643 |
Kerala | |||
44 | Anamudi Shola National Park | 2003 | 7.5 |
45 | Eravikulam National Park | 1978 | 97 |
46 | Mathikettan Shola National Park | 2003 | 13 |
47 | Pambadum Shola National Park | 2003 | 1.3 |
48 | Periyar National Park | 1982 | 350 |
49 | Silent Valley National Park | 1984 | 89 |
Madhya Pradesh | |||
50 | Bandhavgarh National Park | 1968 | 449 |
51 | Dinosaur Fossils National Park | 2011 | 0.9 |
52 | Gughwa Fossil National Park | 1983 | 0.3 |
53 | Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park | 1975 | 293 |
54 | Kanha National Park | 1955 | 940 |
55 | Kuno National Park | 2018 | 748 |
56 | Madhav National Park | 1959 | 375 |
57 | Panna National Park | 1981 | 543 |
58 | Sanjay National Park | 1981 | 467 |
59 | Satpura National Park | 1981 | 585 |
60 | Van Vihar National Park | 1979 | 4.5 |
Maharashtra | |||
61 | Chandoli National Park | 2004 | 318 |
62 | Gugamal National Park | 1975 | 361 |
63 | Nawegaon National Park | 1975 | 134 |
64 | Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park | 1975 | 257 |
65 | Sanjay Gandhi (Borivilli) National Park | 1983 | 87 |
66 | Tadoba National Park | 1955 | 117 |
Manipur | |||
67 | Keibul-Lamjao National Park (in Loktak Lake) | 1977 | 40 |
68 | Shiroi (Shirui) National Park | 1982 | 100 |
69 | Balphakram National Park | 1985 | 220 |
70 | Nokrek Ridge National Park | 1986 | 48 |
71 | Murlen National Park | 1991 | 100 |
72 | Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park | 1992 | 50 |
Nagaland | |||
73 | Intanki National Park | 1993 | 202 |
Odisha | |||
74 | Bhitarkanika National Park | 1988 | 145 |
75 | Simlipal National Park | 1980 | 846 |
Rajasthan | |||
76 | Desert National Park | 1992 | 3162 |
77 | Keoladeo Ghana National Park | 1981 | 29 |
78 | Mukundra Hills National Park | 2006 | 200 |
79 | Ranthambore National Park | 1980 | 282 |
80 | Sariska National Park | 1992 | 274 |
Sikkim | |||
81 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 1977 | 1784 |
Tamil Nadu | |||
82 | Guindy National Park | 1976 | 2.8 |
83 | Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park | 1980 | 6.2 |
84 | Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park | 1989 | 117 |
85 | Mudumalai National Park | 1990 | 103 |
86 | Mukurthi National Park | 1990 | 78 |
Telangana | |||
87 | Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park | 1994 | 1.4 |
88 | Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park | 1994 | 14.6 |
89 | Mrugavani National Park | 1994 | 3.6 |
Tripura | |||
90 | Bison (Rajbari) National Park | 2007 | 31.6 |
91 | Clouded Leopard National Park | 2007 | 5 |
Jammu & Kashmir | |||
92 | City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park | 1992 | 9 |
93 | Dachigam National Park | 1981 | 141 |
94 | Kazinag National Park | 2000 | 91 |
95 | Kishtwar National Park | 1981 | 425 |
Ladakh | |||
96 | Hemis National Park | 1981 | 3350 |
Uttar Pradesh | |||
97 | Dudhwa National Park | 1977 | 490 |
Uttarakhand | |||
98 | Gangotri National Park | 1989 | 2390 |
99 | Govind National Park | 1990 | 472 |
100 | Jim Corbett National Park | 1936 | 521 |
101 | Nanda Devi National Park | 1982 | 625 |
102 | Rajaji National Park | 1983 | 820 |
103 | Valley of Flowers National Park | 1982 | 88 |
West Bengal | |||
104 | Buxa National Park | 1992 | 117 |
105 | Gorumara National Park | 1992 | 79 |
106 | Jaldapara National Park | 2014 | 217 |
107 | Neora Valley National Park | 1986 | 160 |
108 | Singalila National Park | 1986 | 79 |
109 | Sunderban National Park | 1984 | 1330 |