National Parks in India PDF 2025: Check the Map, Total List With States, Top 10, Important, Famous, Other Details

India relies on natural resources, including its national parks, which are vital for conservation due to their unique natural, historical, and cultural significance. India has 106 National Parks covering approximately 44,402.95 km², which is 1.35% of the country's geographical area, according to the National Wildlife Database Centre (Nov. 2023). Among those 106 national parks,

  1. The largest national park in India - Hemis National Park (3,350 square kilometres), in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir.

  2. The smallest national park in India - South Button Island National Park approximately 5 km² (2 sq mi), in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

  3. The oldest national park in India is Jim Corbett National Park (1936) which was originally called Hailey National Park.

  4. Recently, India has included Dehing Patkai and Raimona National Parks in Assam, making them the newest national parks in India.

 

Conservation in national parks focuses on specific species. India's biodiversity ensures every state has a national park highlighting its unique flora and fauna. This article covers India's national parks, including key parks and wildlife sanctuaries, a list by state, a map, and the top 10 national parks. Candidates can download this PDF from the link given below. For any queries, kindly visit the FAQs listed below.

List of National Parks in India PDF 2025 Download Link

Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

 

 

Some Important India's National Parks List 2025

The important national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India are tabulated here.

Father of Revolutions in India

Important National Parks in India

Largest National Park of India

Hemis National Park, Jammu & Kashmir

Smallest National Park in India

South Button Island National Park, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Largest Wildlife Sanctuary

Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

Smallest Wildlife Sanctuary

Bor Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra

First Marine National Park

Gulf of Kutchh National Park

 

Bird Sanctuaries in India

List of Tiger Reserves in India

List of National Parks in India

As of 2025, here is the list of India's National Parks along with the states and total numbers.

 

National Parks in India List

State/UT

List of National Parks in
India

Establishment
Year

Total National Parks In India







Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Campbell Bay
National Park

1992

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

Galathea Bay
National Park

1992

Mahatma Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) National Park

1982

Middle Button Island National Park

1987

Mount Harriett
National Park

1987

North Button Island National Park

1987

Rani Jhansi Marine National Park

1996

Saddle Peak National Park

1987

South Button Island National Park

1987


Andhra Pradesh

Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram)
National Park

2005

 

3

 

Papikonda National Park

2008

Sri Venkateswara National Park

1989


Arunachal Pradesh

Namdapha National Park

1983

 

2

Mouling National Park

1986

Assam

Kaziranga National Park

1974

 

 

5

 

 

Manas National Park

1990

Nameri National Park

1998

Dibru-Saikhowa
National Park

1999

Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park

1999

Bihar

Valmiki National Park

1989

1

Chattisgarh

Indravati (Kutru)
National Park

1982

 

3

 

Kanger Valley
National Park

1982

Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park

1981

Goa

Mollem National Park

1992

1


Gujarat

Gir National Park

1975

 

4

 

Vansda National Park

1979

Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park

1982

Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park

1976

Haryana

Sulta National Parkur National Park

1989

2

 

Kalesar National Park

2003

Himachal Pradesh

Khirganga National
Park

2010

5

Great Himalayan National Park

1984

Pin Valley National Park

1987

Inderkilla National
Park

2010

Simbalbara National Park

2010

Jammu & Kashmir

Dachigam National Park

1981

 

4

Kishtwar National
Park

1981

City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park

1992

Kazinag National
Park

2007

Jharkhand

Betla National Park

1986

1

Karnataka

Bannerghatta National Park

1974

 

 

5

 

 

Bandipur National Park

1974

Anshi National Park

1987

Kudremukh National Park

1987

Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park

1988

Kerala

Eravikulam National Park

1978

 

 

6

 

 

 

Anamudi Shola National Park

2003

Periyar National Park

1982

Silent Valley National Park

1984

Mathikettan Shola National Park

2003

Pambadum Shola National Park

2003





Madhya Pradesh

Panna National Park

1981

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

Satpura National Park

1981

Kanha National Park

1955

Madhav National Park

1959

Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park

1975

Sanjay National Park

1981

Van Vihar National Park

1979

Bandhavgarh National Park

1968

Fossil National Park

1983





Maharashtra

Sanjay Gandhi 
National Park

1983

 

 

6

 

 

 

Nawegaon National
Park

1975

Chandoli National
Park

2004

Gugamal National
Park

1975

Pench National Park

1975

Tadoba National Park

1955

Manipur

Keibul-Lamjao
National Park

1977

1


Meghalaya

Nokrek Ridge National Park

1986

2

Balphakram
National Park

1985



Mizoram

Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park

1992

 

2

Murlen National Park

1991

Nagaland

Intanki National Park

1993

1


Odisha

Simlipal National Park

1980

2

Bhitarkanika National Park

1988




Rajasthan

Desert National Park

1992

 

 

5

 

 

Mukundra Hills
National Park

2006

Ranthambore
National Park

1980

Keoladeo Ghana National Park

1981

Sariska National Park

1992

Sikkim

Khangchendzonga National Park

1977

1





Tamil Nadu

Guindy National Park

1976

 

 

5

 

 

Annamalai National
Park

1989

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

1980

Mudumalai National
Park

1990

Mukurthi National
Park

1990

Ladakh

Hemis National Park

1981

1



Telangana

Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National
Park

1994

 

3

 

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park

1994

Mrugavani National
Park

1994


Tripura

Clouded Leopard National Park

2007

2

 

Bison  National Park

2007

Uttar Pradesh

Dudhwa National Park

1977

1




Uttarakhand

Corbett National Park

1936

 

 

 

6

 

 

Nanda Devi National Park

1982

Valley of Flowers National Park

1982

Rajaji National Park

1983

Govind National Park

1990

Gangotri National Park

1989





West Bengal

Sunderban National
Park

1984

 

 

6

 

 

 

Buxa National Park

1992

Gorumara National Park

1992

Jaldapara National Park

2014

Neora Valley National Park

1986

Singalila National Park

1986


Domestic & International Airports in India List

 

Other Important Links,

 

Chief Ministers of India List

Governors of India List

Prime Ministers of India List

President of India List

Cabinet Ministers of India List

 

National Parks of India In Map

Referring to the national parks in India with a map helps you to remember easily while preparing for exams.

 

 

Top 10 National Parks in India

Based on the area covered, the top 10 national parks of India in 2025 are listed below.

  1. Hemis National Park - 4,400 sq. km

  2. Desert National Park - 3162 sq. km

  3. Gangotri National Park - 2,390.0 sq. km

  4. Namdapha National Park - 1,985.2 sq. km

  5. Khangchendzonga National Park- 1784 sq. km

  6. Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park - 1440.71 sq. km

  7. Gir Forest National Park - 1,412.0 sq. km
  8. Sunderbans National Park - 1330.1 sq. km

  9. Jim Corbett National Park - 1,318.5 sq. km
  10. Indravati (Kutru) National Park - 1258.37 sq. km

 

Importance of National Parks in India

Here are a few points of significance of the National Parks of India.

  • Many plants are living in the national parks. These plants keep our surroundings and environment protective and healthy.

  • National parks provide a safe home for all animals and plants. National Parks help keep the air and water healthy.

  • National parks preserve our environment. Currently, 14.8% of the land is protected, and those lands do not expose environmental damage.

 

Other important links,

 

Highest Waterfalls in India List

Important Lakes in India List

Bird Sanctuaries in India List

Tiger Reserves in India List

 

Also, access free PDFs

 

 

FAQs

Q. How many National Parks are there in India?

In total, 106 National Parks are available in India.

Q. Which is the largest National Park in India?

Hemis National Park, which is located in Jammu & Kashmir, is the largest in India.

Q. How can you get the National Parks in India on Map?

Aspirants shall get the national parks of India on the Map here.

Q. How many national parks are there in West Bengal?

A total of 6 national parks are found in West Bengal.

Q. How many national parks are there in Tamil Nadu?

A total of 5 national parks are found in Tamil Nadu.

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