The national parks of India are crucial for our environment. They play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance and curbing global warming. The National parks in India are also home to thousands of flora and fauna species. This topic is significant for those students who are preparing for different government job exams. Questions are often derived from national parks in exams like UPSC, Railways, SSC, State PCS, etc.
Here, we are providing a complete post dedicated to the list of national parks in India 2023. We are sharing the Indian national parks list along with other related details in an accurate manner.
Complete List of National Parks of India 2023
National parks in India are IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) category II protected areas. They are protected by the government of India due to their environmental or cultural values. Check out the latest list of National Parks in India as of 2023.
| Name of the national park | State | Things to note about the national park | Important river or lake inside the park |
| Anamudi Shola National Park | Kerala | Administered by Munnar Wildlife Division. Known for Elephant, Tiger, and Flying Squirrels | Pambar River |
| Anshi National Park | Karnataka | Part of Kali Tiger Reserve | Kali River |
| Balphakram National Park | Meghalaya | ||
| Bandhavgarh National Park | Madhya Pradesh | Large number of Tigers present here | |
| Omkareshwar National Park | Madhya Pradesh | ||
| Bandipur National Park | Karnataka | Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve | Kabini River, Moyar River |
| Bannerghatta National Park | Karnataka | This part is part wildlife corridor for elephant | |
| Betla National Park | Jharkhand | North Koyal River | |
| Bhitarkanika National Park | Odisha | A ramsar site | Brahmani River, Baitarani River, Dhamra River, Pathsala |
| Bison (Rajbari) National Park | Tripura | ||
| Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar | Gujarat | Largest population of lesser florican | |
| Buxa Tiger Reserve | West Bengal | It is an international corridor for Asian elephant migration between India and Bhutan | |
| Campbell Bay National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | ||
| Chandoli National Park | Maharashtra | ||
| Clouded Leopard National Park | Tripura | ||
| Dachigam National Park | Jammu and Kashmir | Kashmir Stag is found here | |
| Desert National Park | Rajasthan | ||
| Dibru-Saikhowa National Park | Assam | Brahmaputra, Lohit River, Dibru | |
| Dehing Patkai National Park | Assam | Dihing River | |
| Raimona National Park | Assam | ||
| Dudhwa National Park | Uttar Pradesh | ||
| Eravikulam National Park | Kerala | The land of “Neelakurinji”, the flower that blooms once in twelve years. The highest peak of the western ghat Anamudi is present here. | Pambar River |
| Galathea National Park | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | ||
| Gangotri National Park | Uttarakhand | Gaumukh Glaciar is present in this national park | Ganga |
| Gir Forest National Park | Gujarat | Famous for Asiatic Lion | Hiran, Shetrunji River, Datardi, Shingoda, Machhundri, Godavari and Raval |
| Gorumara National Park | West Bengal | Jaldhaka, Naora | |
| Govind Pashu Vihar National Park | Uttarakhand | ||
| Great Himalayan National Park | Himachal Pradesh | UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Gugamal National Park | Maharashtra | ||
| Guindy National Park | Tamil Nadu | Has more than 2000 chitals, 493 blackbucks and 84 jackals. | |
| Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park | Tamil Nadu | Has 8 species of whales and 21 small coral islands | |
| Guru Ghasidas National Park | Chhattisgarh | ||
| Hemis National Park | Ladakh | ||
| Inderkilla National Park | Himachal Pradesh | ||
| Indira Gandhi Sanctuary and National Park | Tamil Nadu | ||
| Indravati National Park | Chhattisgarh | ||
| Jaldapara National Park | West Bengal | ||
| Jim Corbett National Park | Uttarakhand | First national park in India (established in 1936 as Hailey National Park). Highest Tiger density in India. | Ramganga |
| Kalesar National Park | Haryana | Yamuna | |
| Kanha National Park | Madhya Pradesh | ||
| Kanger Ghati National Park | Chhattisgarh | ||
| Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park | Telangana | ||
| Kaziranga National Park | Assam | UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Manipur | Keibul Lamjao National Park | Loktak Lake | |
| Rajasthan | Keoladeo National Park | UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Sikkim | Khangchendzonga National Park | UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the third highest peak on the planet. | Teesta |
| Himachal Pradesh | Khirganga National Park | ||
| Jammu and Kashmir | Kishtwar National Park | ||
| Karnataka | Kudremukh National Park | ||
| Madhya Pradesh | Kuno National Park | ||
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhav National Park | ||
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park | ||
| Telangana | Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park | ||
| Assam | Manas National Park | UNESCO World Heritage Site, contiguous with Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan. | Manas |
| Madhya Pradesh | Mandla Plant Fossils National Park | ||
| Gujarat | Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch | Threat of Coral bleaching | |
| Kerala | Mathikettan Shola National Park | ||
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Middle Button Island National Park | ||
| Goa | Mollem National Park | ||
| Arunachal Pradesh | Mouling National Park | Siyom (to the west) | |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Mount Harriet National Park | ||
| Telangana | Mrugavani National Park | ||
| Tamil Nadu | Mudumalai National Park | Part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve | Moyar River |
| Rajasthan | Mukundra Hills National Park | National Chamba Sanctuary | |
| Tamil Nadu | Mukurthi National Park | Part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and it is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Mizoram | Murlen National Park | ||
| Karnataka | Nagarhole National Park | Kabini reservoir separates this national park from Bandipur National park. | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Namdapha National Park | Noa Dihing River | |
| Assam | Nameri National Park | ||
| Uttarakhand | Nanda Devi National Park | UNESCO World Heritage Site, UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve | |
| Maharashtra | Navegaon National Park | ||
| West Bengal | Neora Valley National Park | ||
| Meghalaya | Nokrek National Park | UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve | |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | North Button Island National Park | ||
| Nagaland | Ntangki National Park | ||
| Assam | Orang National Park | Earlier it was named Rajiv Gandhi National Park | |
| Kerala | Pambadum Shola National Park | Part of Palani Hills | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Panna National Park | ||
| Andhra Pradesh | Papikonda National Park | Godavari River | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Pench National Park | ||
| Kerala | Periyar National Park | An elephant reserve and a tiger reserve | Periyar River, Pamba River |
| Mizoram | Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park | Chhimtuipui River | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Pin Valley National Park | ||
| Jammu and Kashmir | Qazinag National Park | ||
| Uttarakhand | Rajaji National Park | Known for elephant and tigers | Ganga River |
| Andhra Pradesh | Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram) | ||
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Rani Jhansi Marine National Park | ||
| Rajasthan | Ranthambore National Park | Tiger Reserve | |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Saddle Peak National Park | ||
| Jammu and Kashmir | Salim Ali National Park | ||
| Madhya Pradesh | Sanjay National Park | ||
| Maharashtra | Sanjay Gandhi National Park | ||
| Rajasthan | Sariska Tiger Reserve | ||
| Madhya Pradesh | Satpura National Park | ||
| Kerala | Silent Valley National Park | Home to the largest population of lion-tailed macaques
Save Salient Valley protest originated here. |
Kunthipuzha River |
| Himachal Pradesh | Simbalbara National Park | ||
| Manipur | Sirohi National Park | ||
| Odisha | Simlipal National Park | ||
| West Bengal | Singalila National Park | ||
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | South Button Island National Park | ||
| Andhra Pradesh | Sri Venkateswara National Park | ||
| Haryana | Sultanpur National Park | ||
| West Bengal | Sunderbans national pakr | UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Maharashtra | Tadoba National Park | Tiger | |
| Uttarakhand | Valley of Flowers National Park | UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Bihar | Valmiki National Park | Tiger Reserve | |
| Gujarat | Vansda National Park | ||
| Madhya Pradesh | Van Vihar National Park |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the first national park in India was established?
The first national park in India was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park (now Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand).
How many national parks are there in India?
Currently, there are 106 national parks present in India.
How many national parks will be there in India in future as per Protected Area Network Report (Rodgers & Panwar, 1988)?
The networks of national parks will go up to 176 after complete implementation of this report.
Which is the largest National park in India?
Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest national park in India.
The Zemu glacier which is one the largest glaciers in Asia is located within which national park?
The Zemu glacier is in Khangchendzonga National Park.
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