Important national parks

1. Geography,Lecture-1
National Parks and Wildlife
Sanctuaries
MS.MEENAKSHI DHIMAN
ASSISTANT PROF-SILB,SOLAN

3. Important Facts
 India has a coastline of 7516.6 km of total land frontier 15200 km
and Tropic of Cancer passes almost middle through its crossing over the
states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
Jharkhand, Paschim Banga, Tripura and Mizoram(8).
 Himadri (Greater Himalayas): It has an average elevation of 6100m
includes some of the highest peaks and some of the important passes like
Jalep La in the Chumbi Valley in Sikkim and Shipki La in the Sutlej
Valley. Mt. Everest or Sagarmatha, the highest peak of the world, lies in
Nepal.

5.  India is divided into six physiographic divisions on basis of the varied
physiographic features: units as follows: Northern and North-eastern
Mountain; Northern Plain; Peninsular Plateau; Indian Desert; Coastal
Plains; and Islands.
 The Himalayas are one of the youngest fold mountain ranges in the
world of tectonic origin and comprise mainly sedimentary rocks. They
stretch from the Indus River in the west to the Brahmaputra River in the
east. It consists of three parallel ranges such as Himadri (Greater
Himalayas), Himachal (Lesser Himalaya), and Shiwaliks (Outer
Himalaya).

7.  Himachal (Lesser Himalaya): It has an average height of 3700-4500
m. The important ranges are Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal, Nag Tibba and
Musoorie. Important hill resorts are Shimla, Ranikhet, Almora, Nainital
and Darjiiling Valley plains and ‘Doon or Doar’ are special features of
this range bordering the outer Himalayas.
 Shiwaliks (Outer Himalaya): It is recent origin with an average elevation
of 900-1200 m, giving a hogback appearance with relatively steeper slope
towards the south.
 Trans Himalayan Zones lies to the North of the Great Himalayas
bordering Tibet. Some important ranges of this zone are Karakoram,
Ladakh, and Zaskar. This is the largest snow field outside the polar
region.

8.  The Northern Plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the
rivers – the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. These plains
extend approximately 3,200 km from the east to the west. The average
width of these plains varies between 150-300 km. The maximum depth of
alluvium deposits varies between 1,000-2,000 m. From the north to the
south, these can be divided into three major zones: the Bhabar, the Tarai
and the alluvial plains.
 The Indian Desert is located to the north-west of the Aravali hills lies the
Great Indian Desert. It is a land of undulating topography dotted with
longitudinal dunes and barchans. This region receives low rainfall below
150 mm per year; hence, it has an arid climate with low vegetation cover. It
is because of these characteristic features that this is also known
as Marusthali.

11.  The Plateau of India is roughly triangular in shape with its base parallel to
the Ganga Valley and its apex pointing towards the southern tips of the
country. It is hard old mass of igneous and metamorphic rocks being part
of the tectonic plate called the Gondwanaland.
 Peninsular Plateau is bordered by the Western Ghats in the west,
Eastern Ghats in the east and the Satpura, Maikal range and Mahadeo
hills in the north. Western Ghats are locally known by different names such
as the Sahyadri in Maharashtra, Nilgiri hills in Karnataka and Tamil
Nadu and Anaimalai hills and Cardamom hills in Kerala.

13.  The Eastern Ghats Mountain Ranges are extending from Orissa to Tamil
Nadu. It is more eroded than the Western Ghats. It is drained by the Godavari
and the Krishna River. Vishakhapatnam Peak is the highest peak of this
range. Mahendragiri is the second highest peak of this range.
 The Western Ghat Mountain Range or Sahyadri Range is the India’s
largest mountain range after the Himalayas, which extend from the Tapi river
valley to the Nilgiri. It is divided into two parts- the North Sahyadri and the
south Sahyadri. This range is the home of many hill stations like Matheran,
Lonavala-Khandala, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Amboli Ghat,
Kudremukh and Kodagu.
 The Western Ghats Coastal Plain extends from Surat to Kanyakumari which
is divided into four parts: Gujarat Plain- Coastal area of Gujarat; Konkan
Plain- between Daman and Goa; Kannad Plain- between Goa and
Mangalore; and Malabar Plain- between Mangalore and Kanyakumari.

16.  The Eastern Coastal Plains lies between the Eastern Ghats and the sea
coast from the Subarnarekha River to Kanyakumari. As compared to the
Western Coastal Plain It is wider because the rivers like Godavari, the
Krishna and the Kaveri formed the delta over there. The continental shelf
extends up to 500 km into the sea, which makes it difficult for the
development of good ports and harbours. In Eastern Coastal plain, there is
the Kolleru Lake which situated in the delta region of the Godavari and the
Krishna Rivers. Chilka Lake and Pulicat Lake is the best example of
lagoon which is also found in this region.
 There are two major island groups in India – one in the Bay of Bengal
and the other in the Arabian Sea.

18.  India has 7,000 kilometers of seacoast with Bangladesh, Burma ,
Indonesia, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka , Thailand nations. India
claims a twelve-nautical-mile territorial sea and an exclusive economic
zone of 200 nautical miles. The territorial seas total 314,400 square
kilometers.

19.  The Bay of Bengal island groups consists of about 572 islands/islets. These
are situated roughly between 6°N-14°N and 92°E -94°E. The two principal
groups of islets include the Ritchie’s archipelago and the Labyrinth Island. The
entire group of island is divided into two broad categories – the Andaman in
the north and the Nicobar in the south. They are separated by a water body
which is called the 10° channel.
 The islands of the Arabian Sea include Lakshadweep and Minicoy. These
are scattered between 8°N-12°N and 71°E -74°E longitude. These islands are
located at a distance of 280 km-480 km off the Kerala coast. The entire island
group is built of coral deposits. There are approximately 36 islands, of which
11 are inhabited. Minicoy is the largest island with an area of 453 sq. km. The
entire group of islands is broadly divided by the 11° channel, north of which is
the Amini Island and to the south of the Canannore Island

20. National Park
 In 1969, the IUCN declared a national park to be a relatively large area with the following defining
characteristics:
 One or several ecosystems not materially altered by human exploitation and occupation, where plant and
animal species, geomorphological sites and habitats are of special scientific, educational, and recreational
interest or which contain a natural landscape of great beauty;
 Highest competent authority of the country has taken steps to prevent or eliminate exploitation or
occupation as soon as possible in the whole area and to effectively enforce the respect of ecological,
geomorphological, or aesthetic features which have led to its establishment; and
 Visitors are allowed to enter, under special conditions, for inspirational, educative, cultural, and recreative
purposes.
 In 1971, these criteria were further expanded upon leading to more clear and defined benchmarks to
evaluate a national park. These include:
 Minimum size of 1,000 hectares within zones in which protection of nature takes precedence
 Statutory legal protection
 Budget and staff sufficient to provide sufficient effective protection
 Prohibition of exploitation of natural resources (including the development of dams) qualified by such
activities as sport, hunting, fishing, the need for management, facilities, etc.

21. National Park
With a count of 103 diverse National parks in India, India has the third
highest number of national parks in Asia, after China and Thailand. There is
immense variation in the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India
including Tiger Reserves, Desert Sanctuary, Bird Sanctuary, Marine Parks
and even a Floating National park!

22. Kaziranga National Park
 "Home to the One Horned Rhino"
 Kaziranga National Park Tourism
 Home to two-thirds of the world's one horned rhinoceros population, this
national park has been declared as a World Heritage Site.

23. Jim Corbett National Park
 "The oldest National Park in India"
 Corbett National Park, set amidst the foothills of Himalayas, houses a
variety of flora and fauna including rare ones such as tigers and is a treat
for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
 The oldest National Park in India, Jim Corbett National Park was
established in 1936 as Hailey National Park and is home to the critically
endangered species of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Located in the foothills of
the Himalayas and along the banks of Ramaganga River. The Park is
divided into 5 zones namely Bijrani, Dhikala, Jhirna, Domunda and
Sonanandi and all of them have different gates. A visit to Corbett National
Park is incomplete without a jungle safari, so make sure you go for a
safari.

24. Gir National Park-Gujarat
 "The land of Asiatic Lions"
 Gir National Park is the only remaining home for the Asiatic Lions that are
almost a definition to this park in Gujarat, which has a lot more to offer.
 523 Lions.

25. Bandhavgarh National Park-Madhya
Pradesh
 "The Tiger's Den"
 Formerly a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Rewa, this National Park is
world-renowned as a tiger reserve.
 The Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh is a beautiful forest
with wildlife and vegetation in abundance. Bandhavgarh is known to have
the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers in the world

26. Kanha National Park-Madhya Pradesh
 "The land of Jungle Boo
 A delightful town situated in the district of Mandla, Kanha National park is
the haven of an exceptionally wide variety of wild animals, including the
majestic creature tiger.. Located in a central region of Madhya Pradesh it is
the largest National Park in central India and has been ranked as one of
the best parks in Asia. Among the 22 species of large mammals, the royal
Bengal tigers are a major attraction.
 The park was established in the year 1955 and has since actively
contributed to the preservation of many endangered species. The National
Park was taken under the Project Tiger Reserve in 1974.

27. Ranthambore National Park-Rajasthan
 "One of the best national parks of the country”
 This is one of the best tiger reserves of the country, known to have
"friendly" tigers and chances of sighting one here is reasonably better than
many other tiger reserves of India.
 Nestled in the foothills of Vindhya and Aravali Hills, Ranthambore is
famous for its tiger reserves and the variety of flora and fauna found. The
Ranthambore National Park, along with the Ranthambore Fort and the
The Ranthambore Fort, built in the 10th century, stands tall over the entire
National Park. Built by the Chauhan Dynasty, the Fort is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Located inside the fort is the majestic temple of Lord
Ganesha, the Trinetra Ganesh Temple.

28. Bandipur National Park-Karnataka
 "Tiger reserves in the Nilgiris"
 Situated in the state of Karnataka, Bandipur National Park was once the
hunting grounds of the Maharaja of Mysore. It was later established as a
reserve in 1974, and these deciduous forests rich in wildlife and flora have
become a popular tourist attraction since then.

29. Periyar-Kerala
 Periyar National Park, Thekkady
 The Periyar National Park in Thekkady, Kerala, is one of the most bio-
diverse regions in the world and the best-protected reserve area that one
can lay eyes on in India. Famous for its gorgeousness, greenery and
stillness, the park is the dwelling place of abundant significant species,
including the royal tigers and majestic elephants apart from other reptiles,
fishes and birds.

30. Sunderbans-West Bengal
 Home of the Bengal Tigers"
 Sundarbans
 Known for hosting the biggest mangrove forests in the world, Sundarbans
National Park is located in West Bengal, India. It is also a Tiger Reserve
and a Biosphere reserve that provides a complete nature's circle to the
tourist right from 'Royal Bengal tigers' to roaring rivers and beautiful
estuaries. Sundarbans National Park is a part of Sundarban delta that is
covered with Mangrove Forest and the largest population of the Bengal
Tigers. It is a UNESCO world heritage site with a large variety of birds and
reptiles including salt-water crocodile.
 Shared between India and Bangladesh, the Sundarbans meaning beautiful
forest, have been declared a UNESCO heritage site.

33.  It is a declared Tiger Reserve, home to the Royal Bengal Tiger- an almost
extinct species who swim in the saline water and are often man-eating
varieties.
Other endangered species in the Bioreserve are Batagur baska, King
Crabs, Olive Ridley and Turtle.

34. Tadabo- Maharashtra
 The land of Tigers in Maharashtra"
 Tadoba National Park Tourism
 Famous for its natural heritage, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is definitely
one of India's most exciting and best protected Tiger Reserve, with most
visible tiger sightings in the state of Maharashtra
 Tadoba national park is located in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.

35. Manas National Park-Assam
 "Natural World Heritage
 Manas National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project
Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam.
The only tiger reserve in Assam and also famous for the rare golden langur
and the red panda, Manas is one of the best-kept national parks in India.
 It's home to India's second-largest tiger population. It is also famous for its
population of the Wild water buffalo. Manas harbours the maximum
number of endangered species from India as listed in the IUCN Red Book.

36. Keoladeo National Park-Rajasthan
 "The Bird Haven"
 Often referred as the 'Eastern Gate of Rajasthan', Bharatpur is located in
the Braj region of state Rajasthan.
 The Bharatpur National Park, better known as Keoladeo National Park, is
a beautiful bird sanctuary. Named after the Keoladeo temple located in its
enclosure, the place was set up as a national park on 10th March 1982. It
is a wetland, made and managed to protect the Bharatpur region from
frequent floods. Declared a World Heritage Site of UNESCO,

37. Bannerghatta National Park-Karnataka
 Located 22 km away from Bangalore, the Bannerghatta National Park is an
asylum for a large variety of flora and fauna. Spread over a massive area
of around 104.27 sq. km, this national park was established in the
year 1971. of Anekal Range of the Bangalore Forest Division, an
aquarium, a zoo, Children's park, Crocodile Farm, Snake Park, Prehistoric
Animals' Park and a museum. What's more,

38. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National
Park-Andaman & Nicobar Islands
 Located on the south-western coast of the Andaman Islands, Mahatma
Gandhi Marine National Park or Wandur National Park is a marine life
conservation area situated at a distance of 25 km from the capital city of
Port Blair. The wildlife sanctuary consists of a group of 12 islands which
are situated in a labyrinthine shape and are home to some of the most
exquisite marine life in the world including corals and resting sea turtles
among other species.
 Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park was established in the year 1983
in order to conserve the marine life of the area.

40. Great Himalayan National Park-Kullu
 Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu
 Great Himalayan National Park is one of India's national parks, which is
located in Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded on all the three
sides by the Himalayan Mountains, the park is home to diverse wildlife
species. The Great Himalayan National Park received the status of a
national park in 1999. At present, it is home to more than 375 species of
fauna, 31 species of mammals and 181 species of birds. This beautiful
location of the national park becomes all the more attractive due to the
Deodar and Oak trees.

42. Sanjay Gandhi National Park-Mumbai
 Squeezed between the two suburbs of Mumbai and Thane, Sanjay Gandhi
National Park is ideal for picnics and weekend getaways offering respite
from the chaos and buzz of the city. Kanheri caves, which are more than
two thousand years old are also a major tourist attraction inside the park
premises. The caves have been carved out of the rocky cliffs.
 The Sanjay Gandhi National Park, previously known as the Borivali
National Park

43. Pench National Park-Madhya Pradesh
 "The inspiration for 'The Jungle Book'"
 Pench National Park Tourism
 With the majestic Pench river flowing through the greens and a variety of
wildlife to be spotted in the rocky terrains, Pench National Park served as
an inspiration for the famous novel 'The Jungle Book'.
 Home to a variety of flora and fauna, Pench is one of the most popular
national parks in the Central India. The serene surroundings of rich woody
forests with the occasional sightings of wild animals make this national
park an ideal tourist spot. More than 1300 species of plant species have
been traced at Pench National Park, most of which consist of some of the
dying and endangered plants. with the river flowing in the midst of the
national park,

45. Rajaji National Park-Uttarakhand
 Famous for its wildlife, especially for tigers and elephants, Rajaji National
Park has recently received the status of a Tiger Reserve by the
Government of India. Named in the honour or C. Rajagopalchari, this
national park spreads over 3 districts of Uttarakhand
including Dehradun, Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal. This area is also
enriched with valuable fossils which date back to as old as 10 million years
old. The forest area is popular for Sal, Teak and other shrubs. You should
explore the wilderness and rich diversity of Himalayan lives here with a
Jeep Safari or Elephant Safari organised by the Forest Department, the 34
km jungle track is a major attraction here. You can spot Asian Elephants,
Tiger and King Cobra, Panther, Bear, Chital, Sambar, Wild Boar, Kakar,
Python, Monitor Lizard, Wild Cats.

47. Silent Valley National Park-Kerala
 Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad Overview
 The Silent Valley National Park, with its lush green forests and beautiful
views of the rich flora and fauna, is a popular destination for nature as well
as wildlife lovers all across the globe. Spread across an area of 89 square
kilometres, the Silent Valley National Park is located in the Kundali Hills of
the Western Ghats in Kerala in southern India. With its long, detailed
history and the unique status of a rainforest, this national park is indeed a
sight to visit. The well-planned Safari and the beautiful stop-overs around
the park only make a trip to this part of Kerala more worthwhile.

49. Dudhwa National Park-Uttar Pradesh
 Dudhwa National Park Tourism
 Nestled in the Lakhimpur-Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh on Indo-Nepal
border, Dudhwa National Park is all about wildlife, nature and diversity and
is a perfect getaway for nature buffs and wildlife lovers.
 The place inhabits plethora of rare and endangered species including
Tiger, Hispid hare, Swamp deer, Bengal Florican and Leopard etc. Dudhwa
Tiger Reserve is one of the finest tiger reserves where one can also
witness the spellbinding herds of Barasingha in the grassy wetlands.

51. Panna National Park-Madhya Pradesh
 Panna National Park, Panna
 The 22nd tiger reserve of India and the fifth in the state of Madhya
Pradesh, Pana National Park is located in Panna and Chhatarpur districts.
Known worldwide for its plentiful wildlife and avifauna, Panna Tiger
Reserve was found as the best managed and maintained national park of
India by the Ministry of Tourism of India.

52. Nameri National Park-Assam
 An exciting Himalayan foothill"
 Nameri national park is famous for its elephants and other animals
including tigers, leopards, gaurs, wild pigs, sambars, etc. and also for
being a bird watchers paradise.

53. Madumalai National Park-TamilNadu
 Madumalai National Park, Mudumalai National Park
 It was established way back in 1940 and was the first national park of
Southern India. You can expect to see a variety of animals here including
tigers, leopards, striped hyenas, dholes, sloth bears, Asian elephants, and
Golden Jackals.
 The crested hawk-eagle, the crested serpent eagle, the Malabar Trojan,
and the Malabar grey hornbill are also spotter here and hence many bord
watchers flock to Mudumalai National Park.

54. Eravikulum National Park-Kerala
 Eravikulam National Park, Munnar
 Located a 45 - minute drive away from Munnar, the Eravikulam National
Park houses a rich and diverse variety of flora and fauna and is a
UNESCO world heritage site. Also known as Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
The control was taken over by the Karnataka Government in 1971, and it
was declared a national park in 1978. Elephant, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri
marten, Atlas moth (largest in the world), lion-tailed macaque, small-
clawed otter and a rare tiger or leopard are some of the main animal
species that can be spotted here.
 The Eravikulam National park is famous for housing the endangered
mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr.

56. Kudremukh National Park-Karnataka
 Kudremukh National Park, Kudremukh
 Located in the midst of mountains, Kudremukh National Park is popular for
its scenic beauty. Designated the status of a national park in the year
1987, the 600-kilometre square area is one of the most well preserved
national parks in the state. The Kudremukh National Park is jewelled with
natural beauty, high rising peaks studded with a plethora of flora and fauna
to picturesque trekking routes overseeing verdant grasslands, there is
much to experience here! The wildlife protected area is the second largest
belonging to a tropical wet evergreen forest in the zone of the Western
Ghats.

58. Pin Valley National Park-Himachal
Pradesh
 Pin Valley National Park, Spiti Valley
 Set amidst semi-frozen rivers in the Pin Valley, the Pin Valley National Park
is situated in the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve situated in the Lahaul
and Spiti District of Himachal Pradesh. The elevation of the park ranges
from about 3,500 metres near Ka Dogri to more than 6,000 metres at its
pinnacle.

60. Gorumala National Park-West Bengal
 Gorumara National Park, Lataguri
 Situated on the banks of rivers Murti and Raidak in the Jalpaiguri district of
West Bengal,. Full of riverine grasslands and moist deciduous forests, the
place is especially famous for its Asiatic one-horned rhino, and also
houses many other mammals, reptiles, insects and birds, including the
majestic Asian elephants, the royal Bengal tigers and the Great Indian
Hornbill.

62. Orang National Park-Assam
 "Home to the Orang National Park"
 With one of the oldest game reserves of the state, The Orang National
park located on the shores of river Brahmaputra, can be an exciting little bit
of Assam with a huge variety of fauna finding its habitat here.

64. Vansda National Park-Gujarat
 Vansda National park, Saputara
 Tucked in between the Sahyadri ranges, lies this conserved wildlife park
spanning over an area of about 24 sq kilometres. It got its name as Vansda
because it was once privately owned by the Maharaja of Vansda. Not a
single tree has been cut since then. Owing to this, in some places, the
canopies are so thick that sunlight does not pass through. It is an open
park, and you can easily get a permit if you want to explore it in your own
vehicle.

66. Dibru National Park-Assam
 Bird-watchers Paradise"
 Dibru Saikhowa National Park
 Dibru Saikhowa National Park is one of those places which boast of a rich
collection of flora and fauna, many of them endangered. It is one of the few
remaining protected sites in the Endemic Bird Area of the Assamese
Plains.
 Dibru Saikhowa National Park is a river island national park and one of the
19 biodiversity hotspots in the world. This National Park is situated 12 km
north of Tinsukia in Assam.

68. Simipal National Park-Odissa
 "Largest Wildlife Sanctuary of India"
 Simlipal National Park, Baripada
 Reflecting the natural beauty of an era gone by, Simlipal National Park is in
a beautiful and scenic town in Odisha. Situated in Mayurbhanj, it once
used to be a hunting ground for the rulers of the province. Simlipal is the
largest wildlife sanctuary in India and is also considered as one of the
principal tiger projects in India. The area is rich with dense forests, striking
meadows, startling waterfalls and beautiful rivers. It is blessed with great
bio-diversity and huge varieties of fauna that make it a great place to
engage in wildlife sightseeing! Simlipal Reserve is home to more than
1000 varieties of plants. It has around 96 species of orchids that are
endemic to the forest. Baripada is the nearest town to Simlipal and can be
considered a gateway to the same.

70. Hazaribagh National Park-Jharkhand
 Located in the state of Jharkhand, the Hazaribagh National Park is one of
the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in India. It was established in 1954 with an
objective of conserving wildlife and providing a home for rare and
endangered species of flora and fauna. The landscape is full of steep hills,
spectacular countryside, thick tropical forest and lovely meadows. The
Hazaribagh National Park is located at a distance of 19 km from
Hazaribagh and 135 km away from Ranchi. The best part about visiting
this national park and wildlife sanctuary is that all its interiors are very well-
connected by internal roads of 111 km that are constructed in such a way
that animals do not get obstructed as they go about their daily business.

72. Betla National Park-Jharkhand
 Betla National Park, Netarhat
 Betla National Park is a beautiful national park which is spread over the
hilly terrain of the attractive Palamau district, west of Ranchi In Jharkhand.
Wild elephants wander without restraints in the thickets of the forest and
the flora and fauna are enough to mesmerize any visitor. Betla stands as
an acronym for Bison, Elephant, Tiger, Leopard and Axis. What makes this
park stand out from the rest is the presence of two forts inside its
premises. The primary attractions here is observing wildlife from a close
range.

74. Singalla National Park-West Bengal
 Singalila National Park, Darjeeling
 Located at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above the sea in the
Singalila range, the Singalila National Park is the highest national park in
West Bengal. Initially, a wildlife sanctuary, the national park encompasses
a beautiful, 78.60 sq km land of virgin rhododendron forests, alpine valley
and rare species of animals and orchids. It is most famous for the
breathtakingly mind-stirring view of the Himalayan peak that it
offers, providing a panoramic view of the gigantic Himalayas
from Nepal to Sikkimand up to Bhutan. Singalila is home to the very rare
and exotic Red panda and the Himalayan black bear.

76. Namdapha National Park-Arunachal
Pradesh
 Namdapha National Park, Itanagar
 The third largest national park in the country, area-wise, Namdapha
National Park is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It is here that you can spot
species such as Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Leopard, and Tiger.
Namdapha National Park is located at a mere distance of 160 km from the
capital of Assam, i.e. Dibrugarh and is well-connected by a network of
roads up till Miao, which is its getaway.

77. Dachigam National Park-J&K
 Dachigam National Park
 The park is best known for having the rarest of species - the hangul, or
Kashmir stag.

78. Balpakram National Park-Meghalaya
 Balpakram National Park, Tura
 Located near the Garo Hills in Meghalaya in India about 3,000 feet above
the sea level, the Balpakram National Park is a famous national park which
is well known for its pristine beauty. The word Balpakram means the 'land
of perpetual winds', and the national park is blessed with charming grace
and breathtaking scenes.

79. Buxa Tiger Reserve-West Bengal
 Buxa Tiger Reserve, Rajabhatkhawa
 Adorning the northeastern corner of West Bengal, bordering Bhutan and
Assam, Buxa Tiger Reserve was set up at on 16th February 1983 and was
then, the 15th tiger reserve of the country. The forest constituting the Buxa
Tiger Reserve is the largest in the Dooars - the Alluvial floodplains of
Northeast India. Spanning over a whopping 759 sq. km., this tiger reserve
is irrigated by several rivers and their tributaries. It boasts of a diverse and
breathtaking landscape. In fact, because of the rocky terrain, many parts of
the forest in the Buxa hills that lie in the Sinchula Range are inaccessible
even by the authorities,

81. Hemis-J&K
 Hemis High Altitude Wildlife Sanctuary, Hemis
 At an altitude ranging from 3,300 m to 6,000 m above sea level, this
sanctuary is known to be the highest in the world as well as the largest
park of South Asia. It is also a habitat to the rare Snow Leopards.

83. Keibul Lamjao National Park-Manipur
 Keibul Lamjao National Park, Imphal
 Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world, is
located in the north-east Indian state of Manipur. It lies in the district of
Bishnupur and is a vital part of Loktak Lake. The fact that it is a floating
island is a unique feature that attracts nature enthusiasts and researchers
from all over the world. This aspect of nature is magical and can only be
seen only here, in Imphal.

85. Kanchenjunga National Park-Sikkim
 Kanchenjunga National Park, West Sikkim
 Named after the third highest mountain peak in the world, and nestled in
the lap of the mighty Himalayas in North of Sikkim is the Kanchenjunga
National Park. Included recently in UNESCO's world heritage sites, it is a
rare high altitude national park and the first "Mixed-Heritage" site of the
country. Also spelt as Khangchendzonga National Park, at an elevation of
8586 meters, it lies partly in Nepal and partly in Sikkim. Unique in
biodiversity, this place is a paradise for trekking with a diverse landscape
and breathtaking views.

87. Madhav National Park-Madhya
Pradesh
 Madhav National Park, Shivpuri
 Spread over a sprawling area of 157 sq km in the district of Shivpuri, is the
Madhav National Park. It is one of the major wildlife parks in the district.
 Blessed with perennial carpeting of the conifers and the squeaky
cleanliness in air, this park boasts of some of the most exquisite species
like the little Chinkara, the Indian gazelle, and the Chital, Nilgai, Sambar,
Chausingha or four-horned Antelope, Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, Leopard and
the omnipresent common Langur.

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