Depending on the area and terrain National Parks provide ample
opportunities to the visitors to have a close encounters with the wilds. But what
is so exquisite about the Indian National Parks is the variance that they are equipped
with. Whether it comes to the flora, avifauna, and aquafauna, or witnessing various wild forms in their natural surroundings on an elephant or inside a jeep, wild ventures
in are simply amazing!
Some of the best jewels of Indian wilderness include the Great Himalayan National
Park, Dachigam National Park near Srinagar, Corbett National Park in Uttar Pradesh,
which is also a famous tiger reserve, Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, and
Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal. Worth visiting in the east indian part
in "The Land of Rhino" Assam is Kaziranga.
Famous National Parks in India
Bandhavgarh National Park
 Check out the place where firstly and formostly the white Tigers of Rewa were discovered Bandhavgarh. This park is some of the left out preserved
wild pockets of Madhya Pradesh of what were once splendid forests that extended
across the whole of Central India.
Ranthambore National Park
A nearby attraction of Sawai Madhopur, in the state of Rajasthan, Ranthambore National
Park is an outstanding example of Project Tiger's efforts at conservation in the
India.
Kaziranga National Park>
The land of Rhino is counted among the two major wild pockets, the only surviving
habitats of this prehistoric survivor in India.
Kanha National Park
Ever though what it feels like to visit a tiger country, then visit the state of
Madhya Pardesh, check out the wilds of Kanha and see for yourself why this place
is called a wild hideout taken straight from the famous "Jungle Book".
Sundarbans National Park
Come to Sundarbans where adventure awaits you at every corner. Known as the largest
estuarine delta in the world, this Tigerland vibrates with countless forms of colourful
life.
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Manas National Park
Assam is the state of the Great One Horned Rhino. Beside the Kaziranga there's Manas
another habitat of the Rhino's, located in one of the remotest region among the
foothills of Himalayas.
Bandipur National Park
Lies halfway down the Mysore-Ooty highway became one of the first of India's Tiger
Reserves and the southernmost of the nine reserves specially established under Project
Tiger.
Sultanpur National Park
Sultanpur national park was a stretch of marshy land that has been remodeled and
converted into a water body. The park is home to a large range of birds, both resident
and migratory.
Royal Chitwan National
Park (Nepal)
Established in 1973, provides a great wildlife experience with its rich flora and
fauna. Short grass makes the months of February-May the best game-viewing season,
but the autumn months are perfect for visiting, with Himalayan views, and in winter
months of December-January, Chitwan has quiet a pleasant climate compared to Kathmandu.
Royal Bardia National Park
(Nepal)
Largest and most undisturbed wild area of the Terai region of the Nepal Himalayas.
Simialar to Chitwan park, but with a drier climate and a more remote location, Bardia
encompasses 1,000-sq-kms of riverine grassland and sal forests.
Other National Parks in India
Rajaji National Park, Uttaranchal
Situated in the forested hills, east of Haridwar, is quiet known for its wild Elephants,
which have an approximate population of 150. Because of the pleasant climate this
hideout becomes a pretty good tourist destination and a perfect retreat for picnicking.
Dudhwa National Park, U.P.
 Also popular as a Tiger Reserve, this national park is located
in the district of Lakhimpur, along the Indo-Nepal border. Another major attraction
of this wild reserve is the Barasingha or the Swamp Deer, found in the southwest
and southeast region of the
park.
Bandipur & Nagarhole National Parks, Karnataka
Two of the most attractive national parks of Karnataka are Nagarhole and Bandipur.
Even if separate entities, they are a part of a large neighboring wildlife reserve
that also includes Madumalai Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu and Wynad Reserve of Kerala.
Bhalukpong, Arunachal
For the energetic visitor, keen to experience of faraway Arunachal Pradesh, Bhalukpong
is a place to visit. On the edge of the luxuriant forest of the Pakhui Game Sanctuary,
along the Kameng river lies the village settlement of Bhalukpong, also known as
the gateway to Bomdila and the Tawang Monastery.
Simplipal National Park, Orissa
Simplipal is counted among the earliest Project tiger reserves of India and is located
in the northern-forested belt of Orissa. Beside the faunal attractions, the attractive
terrain also includes numerous waterfalls.
Nandankanan Zoo, Orissa
A combination of a beautiful botanical garden, a zoo and a sanctuary, Nandankanan,
is situated 20-km from Bhubaneshwar, and is popularly known as the "Garden of Pleasure"
in Orissa. The zoo at Nandankanan is world famous for its White Tigers.
Gahirmatha Turtle Sanctuary, Orissa
Aqua fauna is what going to attract you to this sanctuary, the breeding center of
the Giant Olive Ridley Turtles, who crossover the Pacific to come here and lay their
eggs.
Namdhapha National Park, Arunachal
Tucked away in the northern most state of Arunachal, is the Namdhapa National Park,
famous for the extremely elusive snow and the clouded Leopard. The park is also
a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger.
Velvadhar Blackbuck Sanctuary, Gujarat
Popularly known as the home of the Indian Black Buck, has attracted worldwide attention
for the successful conservation of the fastest of the Indian Antelopes - Black Buck.
Wild Ass Sanctuary, Gujarat
Gujarat is an exciting place for wildlife enthusiasts, mainly because it resides
some of the unique wild attractions within its numerous sanctuaries. Wild Ass sanctuary
is another of Gujarat's wild surprises famous for its large wild Ass herds.
Dachigam National Park, J&K
Of all the sanctuaries present in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, the one at Dachigam
is the best known. Once an exclusive hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kashmir,
it was declared a national park in 1951, owing to a strictly enforced conservation
programme, to preserve the or Hangul population or the Kashmiri Stag.
The Great Himalayan National Park, H.P.
The National Park with an area of 620-sq-kms is caved out of the splendid mountain
terrain of the Kullu District and has the representative area of temperate and alpine
forests of Himachal. It is also one of the largest protected area of the state.
Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Assam
Located on the alluvial flood plains of Brahmaputra in Upper Assam neighboring Arunachal
is a biosphere reserve called Dibru Saikhowa National Park Its also an orchid paradise
besides being a home to numerous wild animals and birds.
Milroy or Pabha Sanctuary, Assam
This splendid wildlife reserve even if doesn't have many faunal varieties to offer,
still it possesses the most coveted one, the Wild Water Buffalo.This sanctuary has
been exclusively built for the protection of the wild water buffalo.
Nameri National Park, Assam
Nameri is the second Tiger reserve of Assam, situated at the foothills of eastern
Himalayas. The hilly backdrop, deciduous and the river Jia Bhoroli have added a
unique natural charm to it.
Pin Valley National Park, H.P.
Tucked in between the snow laden higher reaches and scree slopes covered with scanty
tufted vegetation, Pin Valley National Park forms the natural habitat of a
number of endangered animals including Himalayan Ibex, Snow Leopard, Bharal, Wooly Hare, Tibetan Wolf, and Snow Cock.
Hemis High Altitude National Park, J&K
Hemis is a high altitude protected area that was created in the year 1981, in the
eastern part of the cold desert of Ladakh, for the conservation and protection of
its unique flora and fauna.
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