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National Park – State – Rivers 1. Pobitora Sanctuary – – 2. Jim Corbet National Park - UTK- River 3. Keoladeo Ghana NP – RJ – Confluence of Gabhir and Banaganga 4. Bandipur – KA- (N), (S) 5. Silent – – River 6. Valley of Flowers – UTK – Alakananda 7. Rajaji NP- UTK- Ganga River(Susawa) 8. Walmiki NP – – Gaudak 9. Sultanpur Sanctury – or UP – River 10. Dhudhawa NP –UP- Suheli, Ghagara & Mohana 11. Kisanpur WS- 12. Mouling NP-- Siyom River 13. Namdhapa NP – AP- Noadihing River 14. Dibru Saikowa NP- Assam- Brahmaputra , Lohit, Dibru 15. Orang NP- Assam – Brahmaputra 16. Jiya-Bharelil- Assam- Nameri 17. Kaziranga NP-Assam- Brahmaputra 18. Manas NP- Assam – Manas 19. – Indravati NP- 20. Pin Valley N.P. – HP- Pin River 21. Rannay, Kibar Nala, Meghna – Kishtawar NP – J&K 22. Meghna – Sundaram NP – WB 23. Tripui – Morlen NP – 24. Simsang – Nokrek NP – 25. Goneshwari – Balapakharam NP – Meghalaya 26. Ken – Panna NP – MP 27. Pench – Pench NP – MP 28. Bhagirathi – NP – UTK 29. Neora – Neora NP – WB 30. Torasa – Jaldapara NP – WB 31. Murti, Raidak – Gorumaza NP – WB

List of National Parks in Arunachal Pradesh

Mouling NP (1986), 483 sq. km. • It forms the western part of the Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve. • With elevations ranging from 400 m to over 3000 m in the park, it forms a transition zone between tropical at lower altitudes to most temperate at altitudes above 2800 m.

Namdapha NP (1983), 1807 sq.km • It is nestled between the range and Dapha bum range of Mishmi Hills. • Patkai hills to the south and south-east and the Himalaya in the north. • The area lies close to the Indo-- trijunction. • It is famous for being the only park in India to have four big cat species, like , , and . • No other national park in the world has a wider altitudinal variation than the that rises from 200m to 4,500m in the snow-capped mountain. • This variation has given rise to the growth Of diverse habitats of flora and fauna. • The habitat changes with increasing altitude from Tropical moist forests to montane forests, temperate forests and at the higher elevations, to Alpine meadows and perennial snow. • The higher elevations remain snowbound for most part of the year. • The park has extensive forests. • Namdapha lies along the turbulent Noa-Dihing River at the international border between India and Myanmar.

ASSAM

Dibru-Saikhowa NP(1999), 340 sq.km • It is also a biosphere reserve. It is bounded by the Brahmaputra River and Arunachal hills in the north and Dibru and Patkai hills on the south. • It is an area of and swamp forest sandwiched between the Brahmaputra and Dibru rivers in the east of Assam.

Kaziranga NP( 1974), 858.98 sq.km • It is home to around two-third of world's great one-homed Indian rhinos. • Declared as a World Heritage Site (for its unique natural environment) by UNESCO in the year 1985. In 2006 it was declared a tiger reserve. • Recognized as an 'Important Bird Area' by Birdlife International for the conservation of avifaunal species. • The park lies in the flood of Brahmaputra River and so every year the is completely drenched with high water level. Brahmaputra River forms the northern and eastern boundaries.

Manas NP (1990), 500 Sq.km • It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tiger Reserve, Reserve, Biosphere Reserve, National Park and also a Wildlife Sanctuary. • It was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the advice of IUCN, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in 2011. • It is situated near the Manas River which is one of the major tributaries of the Brahmaputra River and divides the park in two halves. • Famous for its population of the Wild , rare golden langur and the . The park is also home to some of the rare wildlife species including one horned rhinos, , clouded leopards and the amazing black panthers.

Nameri NP (1998), 200 Sq.km • Tiger reserve • It is one of the richest areas in the world in terms of Plant Functional Type and Plant Functional Complexity.

Rajiv Gandhi Orang NP (1999), 78.81 sq.km • Situated on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River, Assam. • Also known as Mini and Rajiv Gandhi National Park. • Belsiri River and Dhansiri River border the park and join the Brahmaputra River.

MEGHALAYA

Balpakram (1985), 220 Sq.km • The main fauna of Balpakram is . • It is located in the South district.

Nokrek RidgeNP (1986), 47.48 Sq.krn • It is located in the East Garo Hills. It is also a Biosphere Reserve. • All the important rivers that flow through the Garo Hills originate from the Nokrek Hills. • The area is noted for its wild varieties of citrus fruits. Memang Narang - (mother of germoplasm), also known as Citrus indici, was discovered in the .

MIZORAM

Murlen (1991), 100 sq.km Blue Moun- tain NP sq.km • The National park derives its name from the mountain peak Phawngpui, often called the Blue Mountain of Mizoram.

NAGALAND Intanki NP (1993), 202.02 sq.km • Also declared an elephant reserve in 2005.

TRIPURA

Clouded Leopard NP (2007), 5.8 sq.km • It is a part of Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary.

Bison (Rajbari) NP (2007), 31.63 sq.km

MANIPUR

Keibul-Lamjao NP (1977), 40 Sq.km • The park is situated on the southern shore of the - the largest fresh water lake in Eastern India, which has been declared a Ramsar site. • Islands formed by mats of dense aquatic grass gives it an appearance of floating on the lake.

SIKKIM

Khangchendzonga NP (1977), 1784 sq.km • It is a part of Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve. The park gets its name from the third highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga or Khangchendzonga (which means The Abode of the Gods) which forrns an impressive background in the park. • The park itself is on a high altitude at 1829 meters with as many as 18 glaciers like the Zemu Glacier dotting its landscape. • The park extends from Temperate to Alpine zone. It has diverse tropical mixed broad-leaved forest, sub-alpine conifer and forests, alpine meadow.

ANDHRA PRADESH

Papikonda NP (2008) 1012.86 sq.km. • The park lies on the left and right banks of the river Godavari and cuts through the Papikonda hill range of . • The mythological significance attached to the Park is that it was the kingdom of the apes, during the epic time of holy Ramayana. • The erstwhile name of the area was Kishkinda, whose residents had helped Lord Rama to bring back Sita from Lanka.

Rajiv Gandhi () NP (2005), 2.40 sq.km

Sri Venkateswara NP (1989) 353.62 • It is located in Eastern Ghats spread over the Seshachalam hills Of Cuddapah district and Tirumala hills of Chittoor district. • It is part of the Seshachalam Hills biosphere reserves declared in 2010.

Tamil Nadu Guindy NP (1976), 2.62 Sq.km • The park is an extension of the grounds surrounding Raj Bhavan.

Gulf of Mannar Marine 6.23 sq.km • The park is the core area of the Biosphere Reserves. • This is the first marine Biosphere Reserve in India (1980). • It has three explicit Marine ecosystems like reefs, sea grass and . • It comprises of 21 islands surrounded by areas • The Tambaraparani River from the Indian coast unite with the .

Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) NP (1989), 117.10Sq.km • (Anamalai) National Park is a part of Indira Gandhi. • Indira Gandhi Wildlife sanctuary and National Park, , Chimar Wildlife and Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary all which are a pan of the Anamalai Hills are well known for .

Mudumalai NP (1989), 103.23 sq.km • It is a part of Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. • It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. • It is an important wildlife habitat due to its strategic position as a Wild-life corridor between several other protected areas making an essential part of the Niigiri Biosphere Reserve. Its north is being crusted with and and at its west is the Wayanad. • Wildlife Sanctuary along the south comer is flourished with National Park and Silent Valley National Park. • It is situated at the tri-junction of the three southern states of Tamilnadu, Kerala, and .

Mukurthi (1990), 78.46 sq.km • It was previously known as National Park. The park is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India's first International Biosphere Reserve. • As part of the , it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1 July2012. • The Park is sandwiched between the and the Silent Valley National park. • Major attraction of the park is Nilgiri thar. • The park is characterized by montane and shrublands interspersed With in a high altitude area. • A fascinating feature of the is its endemism and relationship with the Himalayan flora and fauna.

TELANGANA

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy NP (1994), 1.43 Sq.km • district

Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali NP (1994), 14.59 sq.km • Hyderabad district • It is a home to the . The park is also known as park and Mahavir Harina Vanasthali Wildlife Park. Blackbuck is the state animal of .

Mrugavani NP (1994), 3.60 Sq.km • Hyderabad district

KERALA

Anamudi NP (2003), • It consists of three shola reserve forests. • It is surrounded by Eravikulam National Park, Pambadum Shola National Park, Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary, Mathikettan Shola National park.

Eravikulam NP (1978), 97 sq.km • It is also known as Rajamalai National Park. • It has the largest population of endangered (IUCN) Nilgiri Tahr. • The park is also the land of "Neelakurinji", a flower that blooms once in twelve years.

Mathikettan Shola NP (2003), 12.82 sq.km • The park is located between other reserve forests like Eravikulam National Park and Pampadam Shola National Park.

Pambadum Shola NP (2003), 1.32 sq.km

Periyar NP (1982), 350 Sq.km • The park is located high in the hills and Pandalam hills of the southern Western Ghats along the border with . • The park is notable as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve.

Silent valley NP (1984), 89.52 sq.km • It is situated in the core of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. • Silent Valley is home to the largest population of Lion tailed macaques, an endangered of .

KARNATAKA

Anshi NP (1987), 417.34 sq.km • It is a part of the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary. • The unique feature of the park is that it is the only place in where is found, naturally. It has been declared as 'Anshi Dandeli Tiger Reserve' in the year of 2007.

Bandipur NP (1974), 874.2 sq.la • Tiger Reserve • Bandipur is also a segment of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The park is flanked by the Kabini River in the north and the Moyar River in the south.

Bannerghatta NP (1974), 260.51 Sq.km • It is an important corridor for elephants migrating between the eastern and western Ghats. • The park is part for for elephants which connects the BR hills and the Sathyamangalam forest.

Kudremukh NP (1987), 601.32 sq.km • The river bhadra and the tunga freely flow through the parklands.

Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) NP (1988), 643.39 sq.km • It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The park ranges the foothills of the Western Ghats spreading down the hill. • Tiger Reserve • The Kabini River separates the Nagarahole National Park from the Bandipur National Park.

MADHYA PRADESH

Bandhavgarh NP (1968), 448.85 Sq.km • As per the epic Ramayana, Lord Rama stayed in Bandhavgarh for a brief period while he was on his way back home, after defeating Ravana. • Tiger reserve. • It is famous for the rich population of white .

Mandla Plant Fossil NP (1983), 0.27 sq.km • The Park has fossil forms that existed in India between 40 million and 150 million years ago. • Mandla is one exquisite place in India where a treasure trove of fossils has been found.

Indira Priyadarshini Pench NP (1975), 292.85 sq.km • The park is located to the south of Satpura hills. • Tiger reserve. • that flows through the park from north to south. • The name of Pench Sanctuary has been changed to " pench Sanctuary". • is also popularly known as Mowgli's land as British Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling's classic "", released in year 1894, is based on real life story of a boy, with similar characteristics, captured from jungle, far before Jungle Book was written.

Kanha NP (1955), 940 Sq.km • Tiger Reserve • Kanha is well known for Royal Bengal Tigers. Kanha is not only popular for tiger tourism but also the only natural habitat of highly endangered hard-ground .

Madhav NP (1959), 375.22 sq.km • The Park is situated at the base of the vast Vindhyan Range.

Panna NP(1981), 542.67 sq.km • Tiger Reserve • flows through this reserve and creates beautiful waterfalls on its way to the valley. • The park has numerous sites of historical importance with stone paintings dating back to Neolithic . • Close to Khajuraho that is only 25 km away to the park.

Sanjay NP(1981), 466.88 sq.km • It is a part of the Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve. • Part of the (1440.71 Km2) that came under Chhattisgarh State Government was renamed as Guru Ghasidas National park. • The Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve is a compilation of Sanjay National Park and Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary. • flows in the western side of the Sanctuary. • The forest area of Sanjay Dubri is a main wild corridor connecting Bandhavgarh National Park's wildlife at north and 's wildlife.

Satpura NP(1981), 585.17 sq.km • Satpura National Park, along with adjoining & Bori Sanctuaries, is spread over an area of 1427 Sq.Km. • It is nurtured in the Satpura Ranges of district in center . • Satpura Tiger Reserve encompasses , Satpura National Park and Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary. Highest point of Satpura hill range is Dhoopgarh in Pachmarhi (1352 m).

Van ViharNP (1979), 4.45 Sq.km • Van Vihar is National Park located adjacent to Upper Lake of city at Madhya Pradesh in . • Van Vihar is developed and managed as a modern zoological park, following the guidelines of the Central Zoo Authority and maintained by the Forest Department of Madhya Pradesh. • Most of the animals are either orphaned brought from various parts of the state or those, which are exchanged from other zoos. • No animal is deliberately captured from the forest. • The animals like tiger, lion, leopard, , and under captive condition. • It has been also granted status as a medium sized zoo.

Dinosaur NP (2010) 0.8974 sq.km

MAHARASHTRA

Chandoli (2004), 317.67 sq.km • The park spreads along the crest of the Sahyadri Range of the northern Western Ghats, Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, including all of National • The park has been declared a world Heritage Centre by UNESCO. • The park receives its water supply from the Warna river.

Gugamal NP (1975), 361.28 sq.km. • The park is a part of the Tiger Reserve. • It lies within the Satpura hill ranges also known as the Gavilgarh Hills 361.28 Sq.km • The Tapi River flows on the northern borders of the Park.

Nawegaon NP (1975), 133.88 sq.km • The Dr. Bird Sanctuary, Navegaon is home to almost 60% of the bird species found in entire . • The area around the Navegaon lake is known as the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.

Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) NP 1975, 257.26 sq.km • is also known as Jawaharlal Nehru National park • It is located on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. • The entire area of tiger Reserve was declared as Critical Tiger Habitat in 2006.

Sanjay Gandhi (Borivilli) NP (1983), 86.96 sq.km • The park lies on the northern fringes of suburban , India. The park was earlier known as Borivilli National Park. • The Park is a site of archaeological importance because of the presence of Kanheri caves which represent a rare fragment of Buddhist history.

Tadoba NP (1955), 116.55 sq.km • It is a part of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. • Tadoba National Park and Andhari wildlife sanctuary together form the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve.

JHARKHAND

Betla NP (1986), 226.33 Sq.km. • is a beautiful place, located in the Chota Plateau. • The forests of the park have a vast range of vegetation consisting of tropical wet evergreen forests in the lower reaches, mixed sdeciduous forests in the middle and temperate alpine forests in the upper reaches including sal and bamboo as the major components.

CHHATTISGARH

Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) NP (1981), 1440.71 Sq.km • It is actually a part of the former Sanjay National Park. • It was formed when Chhattisgarh was bifurcated from Madhya Pradesh. • Banas river flows in the western side of the park. • The park lies between two important tiger reserves- Bandhavgarh (Madhya Pradesh) and Palamau ().

Indravati (Kutru) NP (1982), 1258.37 sq.km • is also known as Kutru National Park. • The park derives its name from the Indravati River, which flows along the northern boundary of the park.

Kanger Valley NP (1992), 200 sq.km • The national Park is situated on the valley of river Kanger. • The Park is famous for underground limestone caves.

GOA

Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) NP (1992), 107 sq.km • In the year of 1978, the core area of the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary declared as a Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) National park.

GUJRAT

Vansda (1979), 23.99 Sq.km • The Ambika River flows through the park.

Blackbuck (Velavadar)NP (1976) 34.53 Sq. Km. • The sanctuary has been declared primarily for saving the • The migratory birds from , and land here during winter season to escape from the extreme weather. • The Park provides one of the world's best roosting sites to thousands of Harriers that arrive here from for wintering. • Peculiar courtship display by Lesser floricans could also be seen.

Gir NP (1975), 258.71 sq.km • It is famous for its population of Asiatic Lions. • The 14th Asiatic Lion Census 2015 was conducted in May 2015. • In 2015, the population has been 523. The population was 411 in 2010 and 359 in 2005.

Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) NP (1982), 162.89 sq.km • It is the first National Marine Park of India. • The International Union for Conservation ofNature and Natural Resources (IUCN) has declared this Park as category-II area in the list of important Major ecosystem types available are coral reefs, mangroves, mudflats, creeks, Sea grass & Sea weeds, , sandy strands to saline grasslands, marshy areas and rocky shores. All ecosystems supports rich marine life & bird life.

RAJASTHAN

Mukundra Hills NP (2006), 200.54 sq.km • It is also known as Darrah wildlife Sanctuary. It is located on the eastern bank of and is drained by its tributaries. • It is a combination of three wildlife sanctuaries namely Darrah WS, Chambal WS and WS. • Tiger Reserve. But now perhaps it is the one of its kind without a tiger in it.

Desert NP(1992), 3162 sq.km • It is also a protected sanctuary. The great Indian Bustard is a magnificent bird and can be seen in considerably good numbers in this park. • It is only place where State Bird (Great Indan Bustard), State animal (Camel) and State tree (Khejri) and State flower (Rohida) are found naturally. • It also has fossil evidences dating back to the Jurassic Period indicating hot and humid climate characterized by dense forests. 180 million years old fossils of animals and plants are preserved at Wood Fossil Park at Akal, situated 17 km away from Jaisalmer.

Keoladeo Ghana NP (1981), 28.73 sq.km • Park is also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. • It is famous for housing of birds. Keoladeo Ghana National Park was announced as a Ramsar site under the Convention in 1981. • Keoladeo was designated a World Heritage Site under the world Heritage Convention in 1985 by UNESCO. • The main attractions for tourists are the migratory birds, which come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia to spend their winters in Bharatpur, before returning back to their breeding grounds. • This park consists of , dry grass woods, woodlands and woodland swamps.

Ranthambhore NP (1980), 282 Sq.km • Tiger Reserve. It is located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range. An important geological feature the 'Great Boundary ' where the Vindhayas plateaus meet the Aravalli hill range. • The Rivers Chambal in the South and the Banas in the North bound the National Park. • Pure stands of the Dhok interspersed with open grasslands of the plateaus.

Sariska NP (1992), 273.80 Sq.km.

• The area of Sariska is a part of the . • Sariska is the first tiger reserve in the world to have successfully relocated wtigers.

HARYANA

Kalesar NP (2003), 46.82 sq.km • The park is situated in the foothills of Shiwalik ranges of , it is a popular destination for bird-watching. It is home to the red jungle fowl. • On the east, The Yamuna River forms its boundary with while the Shiwalik mountain ranges separate the Park from and Uttaranchal in the north.

Sultanpur NP (1989), 1.43 Sq.km • Park is famous for its migratory as well as resident birds. Migratory birds start arriving in the park in September. • In past, the area as a sanctuary was first noticed by an ornithologist and Honorary Secretary of Delhi Bird Watching Society, Mr. Peter Jackson. • He wrote a letter to the Indira Gandhi in 1970 and demanded the need to declare the area as a bird sanctuary. • The park is also named as Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary after this famous Indian ornithologist and naturalist to pay tribute to his miscellaneous efforts in natural conservation. • Birds — Migratory- Siberian Cranes, Greater Flaming.

BIHAR

Valmiki NP (1989), 335.65 sq.km • Tiger Reserve. • The park is situated in the Gangetic Plains bio-geographic zone of the country, the forest has combination ofbhabar and tracts. • There are two rivers that flow through the park-Gandak and Masan River. • The main attraction of the park is . The one - horned and Indian bison often migrate from Chitwan () to Valmikinagar. • The and Wildlife Sanctuary are parts of a large landscape — the Royal Chitwan Tiger Conservation landscape. • The landscape of park encompasses foothills ranges of Himalayan Siwalik. • River Gandak forms the western boundary of sanctuary. • The river is called 'Narayani' in Nepal. Harha - Masan River system originates from the Valmiki Forests and forms down south. • Due to diverse topographical and edaphic factors the Reserve harbors varied vegetation types. • The Botanical Survey of India has categorized seven vegetation types within the limits of the sanctuary and the national park: i. Moist mixed deciduous ii. Open-Land Vegetation iii. Sub-mountainous semi-evergreen formation iv. Freshwater swamps v. Riparian fringes vi. Alluvial grasslands and high hill savannah vii. Wetlands

UTTAR PRADESH

DudhwaNP (1977), 490 Sq.km • It is a part of . • This region comes under the sub Himalayan area called as Terai belt. • This Terai region is aclmowledged as the most endangered ecosystems throughout the world. • The area of the Park is composed of a vast alluvial . • The park has some of the best forests of ' Sal' tree in the world. • The along with Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary and Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary displays an amazing diversity of flora and fauna. • The protected areas of the national park and the two wildlife sanctuaries- together form the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve under . • The main attraction of the park is its swamp (Barasingha) and Tigers. • Tributaries of the Ghagra River flow through the park. • In 1968, , operating out ofhis fam in Kheri, which he christened 'Tiger Haven', began his battle to protect Dudhwa. Arjan Singh approached the erstwhile prime minister, Indira Gandhi to declare the forest as a National park.

ODISHA

Bhitarkanika NP (1988), • The wetland is represented by as many as 3 protected Areas, namely "The Bhitarkanika National Park", "The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary" and "The Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary". • It is located in the of Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra & river systems. • It has one of the largest populations of endangered in India including partially white crocodile. • Dr. Bustard, Chief Technical Advisor to from UNDP / FAO initiated famous Crocodile Conservation Project and also reported mass nesting of olive Riddley sea- turtles on the Gahirmatha coast. • The sanctuary is the second largest ecosystem in India. • The Gahimatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary, which bounds the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary to the east, was created in September 1997 and encompasses Gahirmatha and an adjacent portion of the . • The is a UNESCO listed heritage site. • During 2002 the Bhitarkanika mangroves having an area of 2672 Sq.km been declared as a Ramsar site being a wetland of international importance.

Simlipal NP (1980), 845.70 sq.km • It is part of the Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve popularly known as Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes 3 protected areas i.e. Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife sanctuary and Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary. • This Reserve is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserve since 2009.

WEST BENGAL

Buxa NP (1992), 117.10 sq.km • . • The northern boundary of Park runs along the international border with Bhutan. • The Sinchula hill range lies all along the northern side of Buxa National Park and the Eastern boundary touches that of the Assam State. • National Highway No.31 C roughly runs along its southern boundary. • The fragile "Terai Eco-System" constitutes a part of this Park. • Manas Tiger Reserve lies on east of Buxa National Park. • Buxa National Park, thus, serves as international corridor for elephant migration between India and Bhutan.

Gorumara NP (1992), 79.45 sq.km • The park is situated in the Terai region of the Himalayan foothills. • It is primarily known for its population of Great Indian One horned Rhinoceros. • The major river of the park is the Jaldhaka River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra river system. In this regard, Gorumara is a significant watershed area between the and Brahmaputra river systems.

Jaidapara NP (2014), 216.51 sq.km

Neora valley NP (1986), 159.89 sq.km • Neora Valley National Park is a beautiful place, located in the Darjeeling district. • Due to wide range of altitude variation, the climate condition of the park varies from tropical to temperate or even Sub-alpine in Rachilla Danda area. • The Park with its dense forests is located on the tri-junction of Bhutan, and West- Bengal.

Singalila NP (1986), 78.6 sq.km • It is located in the Darjeeling district. • The park is part of the Eastern Himalayas. • The areas vegetation may be broadly classified as temperate and alpine vegetation stretching right up to the snows.

Sunderban NP (1984), 1330.10 sq.km • is also a Tiger Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve. • was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year of 1987. • It is part of the Sundarban on the . • The park got its name from one of the mangrove plants known as Sundari (Heritiera Minor). • Sundarbans National Park is located in World's largest Delta formed by the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghana. • The Sundarbans Wildlife Sanctuary is the world's largest estuarine sanctuary.

UTTARAKHAND

Corbett NP (1936), 520.82 Sq.km • Jim Corbett National Park situated in the foothills of the Himalayas is the first National Park of India established in 1936. • Name of park in 1936 was Hailey National Park named in the honor of Sir Hailey, the of united provinces. The name of Corbett National Park was changed to Ramganga National Park in 1952-53. • It was renamed in 1956-57 after the death of the legendary hunter Jim Corbett (Edward James Corbett). • Jim Corbett was famous for hunting down more than two dozen man-eating tigers in the Kumaon region. It is the first sanctuary to come under Project tiger in 1973. • The park encompasses the Patli Dun valley formed by the Ramganga River. • The river Kosi runs proximate to the Park and is also a significant water resource for nearby areas.

Gangotri NP (1989), 2390.02 sq.km • This Park is a vital link between National Park and Govind National Park. • The forest of the park is mostly temperate and the vegetation consists of chirpine, deodar, fir, spruce, oak and rhodendron. • It has the typical ecosystem of the high altitude. Alpine scrub is the special feature of this national park. • It is another attraction that the origin place of holy river Ganges is inside this park, the glacier.

Govind NP (1990), 472.08 sq.km • The park lies in the higher reaches of the Garhwal Himalayas. Original name was Tons and later altered to Govind Pashu Vihar following announcement. It is named (Govind Pashu Vihar) after a prominent Indian freedom fighter Govind Ballabh Pant, who became Home Minister in 1950's. • The park was established to protect the of Snow Leopards. Also, it is one of the remaining strongholds in the Himalayas of the bearded , a vital ecological catalyst. • The place is also called 'Dev Bhoomi', where it says that the Gods could not resist coming down for a stay on the earth. • This area is extremely rich in medicinal plants and is much sought after by Ayurvedic doctors. • It is believed that Lord Hanuman came in search of the wonder medicine, 'Mrithasanjeevani' when Lord Laxman was grievously hurt in the war in this region. • The park outlines the higher catchments of River Tons that is the mainly significant branch of Yamuna River in its higher reaches.

Nanda Devi NP (1982), 624.6 Sq.km • The park is situated around the peak of (7816). forms the core zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. • The adjoining Valley of Flowers National park and this park were recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. • The park was further notified as World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. • The national park is host to more than 300 varieties of flowering species including rhododendron and juniper. Because of the altitude and weather conditions, Nanda Devi is almost devoid of vegetation. • The most common trees in the Park are fir, birch and rhododendron. • Alpine Vegetation comprising of juniper scrubs, mosses and lichens also cover extensive areas of the Park.

Rajaji NP (1983), 820 sq.km • It was established as a National Park (by amalgamation of three sanctuaries- Rajaji sanctuary, Motichur sanctuary and Chilla sanctuary) in the year of 1983. • has been named after C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), a prominent leader of the Freedom Struggle, the second and last Governor-General of independent India and one of the first recipients of India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna. • The Shivalik trail is 10 million year old and very rich in fossils. Its fossils faunal remains include about 50 species of elephant, one of them is present today. • The majestic Ganges flows through the National Park for a distance of 24km.

Valley of Flowers NP (1982), 87.5 sq.km • The Valley of Flowers National Park is the second core zone of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. • The park is also a part of World Heritage Site. • The park is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora. • The Valley of Flowers is also believed to be the place from where Hanuman brought the magical herb to resuscitate Lakshman in epic Ramayana. • Hindu mythology refers to the valley as 'Nandan Kanan', the Garden of Indra in Paradise.

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Great Himalayan NP (1984), 754.40 sq.km • World Heritage Site of UNESCO. • The park was re-named Jawaharlal Nehru Great Himalayan National Park in mid-1989, though it continues to be known by its original name. • It is located at the junction of the Palearctic faunal realm to the north and the Oriental pattern to the south.

Pin Valley NP (1987), 675 sq.km • The Park is located in the coarse and rocky Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. • The region is a cold desert, which is adjoined to the Great Himalayan National Park in the southwest. The park is a region of hills, cliffs and mountainous crevices, interspersed with grassy lower slopes. • The mountains are snow-covered and largely devoid of vegetation, which is restricted to sheltered strips along channels formed by the melting snow.

Inderkilla NP (2010), 104 Sq.km

Khirganga NP (2010), 710 Sq.km

Pin valley NP (1987), 675 sq.km • The Park is located in the coarse and rocky Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. • The region is a cold desert, which is adjoined to the Great Himalayan National Park in the southwest. • The park is a region of hills, cliffs and mountainous crevices, interspersed with grassy lower slopes. • The mountains are snow-covered and largely devoid of vegetation, which is restricted to sheltered strips along channels formed by the melting snow.

Simbalbara NP (2010), 27.88 sq.km • Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Shivalik hills, and is located close to Haryanas .

JAMMU & KASHMIR

City Forest (Salim Ali) NP (1992), 9.00 Sq.km • Mangrove shrubberies comprise ofthe main flora in the , which happens to be haven for birds.

Dachigam NP (1981), 141 Sq.km • Park of India is situated amidst the western Himalayas. • The name literally stands for 'ten villages', which could were relocated outside the park. • The park contains the last viable Hangul population in the world. • Related to the red Deer of Europe, this breed is characterized by its white rump patch and impressive spread of antlers. • The National Park occupies almost half of the catchment zone of the famous .

Hemis NP (1981), 3350 Sq.km • It is located in the eastern region of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. • It is also known as High Altitude National Park. • It is the best place to see the snow leopard in the wild. • The Park has the distinction of being the largest national park in . • The park derives its name from the Hemis Gompa, a famous Buddhist monastery situated 40 km south east of Leh. • The park is bounded on the north by the banks of the , and includes parts of the Zanskar Range. • The confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers acts as the park's boundary. • Project Snow Leopard was initiated by the department in 2004 and was formally launched on 20 February 2009.

Kishtwar NP (1981), 425 sq.km • It was majorly founded to protect the Snow Leopards.

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR

Campbell Bay NP (1992), 426.23 sq.km • It is a part of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve. • It has a sprawling vegetation of tropical and mangrove forests. • The national park is located in the Great Nicobar Island of the archipelago.

Galathea Bay NP (1992), 110 Sq.km • It is a part of the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve. "Shompens", one of the ancient tribes in the world, is the original tribe of this region. • The vegetation here consists largely of tropical and subtropical moist broad leaf forests.

Mahatama Gandhi Marine () NP(1983), 281.50 Sq.km

Middle Button Island NP(1987), 0.44 sq.km

Mount Harriett NP (1987), 46.62 sq.km

North Button Island NP (1987), 0.44 sq.km

Rani Jhansi Marine NP (1996), 256.14 sq.km

Saddle Peak NP (1987), 32.54 Sq.km

South Button Island NP (1987), 0.03 Sq.km