National Parks in India 2026: Complete State-Wise List and Facts

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India’s national parks constitute some of the most biodiverse and ecologically valuable protected areas globally. These parks cover everything from the snow-covered Himalayas in the north to tropical rainforests in the south and coastal mangrove forests, all put under protection for the purpose of wildlife, flora, and natural ecosystems preservation. By 2026, India will have established 107 national parks covering an area of approximately 44,403 square kilometers-some 1.35% of the country’s total geographical area. Currently, India has maintained around 544 Wildlife Sanctuaries across the country. This comprehensive guide covers everything you will need to know about national parks in India: List of National Parks in India 2026, locations, significance, and wildlife.

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What is a National Park?

A National Park is a protected area, which is established by the government, according to the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The main purpose for which National Parks are established is to conserve the diversity of wildlife, plants, and natural resources. The activities performed by humans, such as hunting, poaching, and use of resources for commercial purposes, are not allowed in National Parks.

Features of National Parks in India

Legal Protection: National Parks are legally protected; activities like hunting, grazing, and forestry are strictly prohibited.
Wildlife Conservation: They serve as safe habitats for endangered and native species of animals and birds.
Ecological Balance: Help preserve ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural landscapes.
Public Access: Generally open to visitors for education and eco-tourism under strict rules and regulations.
Scientific Research: Provide opportunities for research, wildlife monitoring, and conservation studies.

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How Many National Parks Does India Have?

Today, there are 107 national parks found in different states as well as 8 union territories across India. The national parks are formed under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, which is a no-hunting, no-poaching, no-industrial, and no-agricultural zone. The states with the most national parks are Madhya Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with 9 each.

List of National Parks in India 2025 State-wise

Check the given table to get the List of National Parks in India in 2025 State-wise, in detail.

S.No.	State (number of NPs)	National Parks in India	Year	Area (km2)
1	Andaman & Nicobar Islands (9)	1. Campbell Bay National Park	1992	426.23
2		2. Galathea Bay National Park	1992	110
3		3. Mahatama Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) NP	1983	281.5
4		4. Middle Button Island National Park	1987	0.44
5		5. Mount Harriett National Park	1987	46.62
6		6. North Button Island National Park	1987	0.44
7		7. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park	1996	256.14
8		8. Saddle Peak National Park	1987	32.54
9		9. South Button Island National Park	1987	0.03
10	Andhra Pradesh (3)	1. Papikonda National Park	2008	1013
11		2. Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park	2005	2.4
12		3. Sri Venkateswara National Park	1989	353.6
13	Arunachal Pradesh (2)	1. Mouling National Park	1986	483
14	Arunachal Pradesh (2)	2. Namdapha National Park	1983	1808
15	Assam (8)	1. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park	1999	340
16		2. Kaziranga National Park	1974	859
17		3. Manas National Park	1990	500
18		4. Nameri National Park	1998	200
19		5. Orang National Park	1999	78.81
20		6. Raimona National Park	2021	422
21		7. Dihing Patkai National Park	2021	234
22		8. Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park	2025
23	Bihar (1)	1. Valmiki National Park	1989	335.65
24	Chhattisgarh (3)	1. Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park	1981	1440.7
25		2. Indravati (Kutru) National Park	1982	1258.4
26		3. Kanger Valley National Park	1982	200
27	Goa (1)	1. Mollem National Park	1992	107
28	Gujarat (4)	1. Vansda National Park	1979	23.99
29		2. Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park	1976	34.53
30		3. Gir National Park	1975	258.71
31		4. Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park	1982	162.89
32	Haryana (2)	1. Kalesar National Park	2003	46.82
33	Haryana (2)	2. Sultanpur National Park	1989	1.43
34	Himachal Pradesh (5)	1. Great Himalayan National Park	1984	754.4
35		2. Inderkilla National Park	2010	104
36		3. Khirganga National Park	2010	710
37		4. Pin Valley National Park	1987	675
38		5. Simbalbara National Park	2010	27.88
39	UT of Jammu & Kashmir (3)UT of Ladakh (1)	1. City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park (J&K)	1992	9
40		2. Dachigam National Park (J&K)	1981	141
41		3. Hemis National Park (Ladakh)	1981	3350
42		4. Kishtwar National Park (J&K)	1981	425
43	Jharkhand (1)	1. Betla National Park	1986	226.33
44	Karnataka (5)	1. Anshi National Park	1987	417.34
45		2. Bandipur National Park	1974	874.2
46		3. Bannerghatta National Park	1974	260.51
47		4. Kudremukh National Park	1987	600.32
48		5. Nagarhole National Park (Rajiv Gandhi)	1988	643.39
49	Kerala (6)	1. Anamudi Shola National Park	2003	7.5
50		2. Eravikulam National Park	1978	97
51		3. Mathikettan Shola National Park	2003	12.82
52		4. Pambadum Shola National Park	2003	1.318
53		5. Periyar National Park	1982	350
54		6. Silent Valley National Park	1984	89.52
55	Madhya Pradesh (10)	1. Bandhavgarh National Park	1968	448.85
56		2. Dinosaur Fossils National Park	2011	0.8974
57		3. Fossil National Park	1983	0.27
58		4. Pench National Park	1975	292.85
59		5. Kanha National Park	1955	940
60		6. Madhav National Park	1959	375.22
61		7. Panna National Park	1981	542.67
62		8. Sanjay National Park	1981	466.88
63		9. Satpura National Park	1981	585.17
64		10. Van Vihar National Park	1979	4.45
65	Maharashtra (6)	1. Chandoli National Park	2004	317.67
66		2. Gugamal National Park	1975	361.28
67		3. Nawegaon National Park	1975	133.88
68		4. Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park	1975	257.26
69		5. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali)	1983	86.96
70		6. Tadoba National Park	1955	116.55
71	Manipur (1)	1. Keibul-Lamjao National Park	1977	40
72	Meghalaya (2)	1. Balphakram National Park	1985	220
73	Meghalaya (2)	2. Nokrek Ridge National Park	1986	47.48
74	Mizoram (2)	1. Murlen National Park	1991	100
75	Mizoram (2)	2. Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park	1992	50
76	Nagaland (1)	1. Intanki National Park	1993	202.02
77	Odisha (2)	1. Bhitarkanika National Park	1988	145
78	Odisha (2)	2. Simlipal National Park	2025	845.7
79	Rajasthan (5)	1. Desert National Park	1992	3162
80		2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park	1981	28.73
81		3. Mukundra Hills National Park	2006	200.54
82		4. Ranthambore National Park	1980	282
83		5. Sariska National Park	1992	273.8
84	Sikkim (1)	1. Khangchendzonga National Park	1977	1784
85	Tamil Nadu (5)	1. Guindy National Park	1976	2.82
86		2. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park	1980	6.23
87		3. Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park	1989	117.1
88		4. Mudumalai National Park	1990	103.23
89		5. Mukurthi National Park	1990	78.46
90	Telangana (3)	1. Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park	1994	1.43
91		2. Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park	1994	14.59
92		3. Mrugavani National Park	1994	3.6
93	Tripura (2)	1. Clouded Leopard National Park	2007	5.08
94	Tripura (2)	2. Bison (Rajbari) National Park	2007	31.63
95	Uttar Pradesh (1)	1. Dudhwa National Park	1977	490
96	Uttarakhand (6)	1. Jim Corbett National Park	1936	520.82
97		2. Gangotri National Park	1989	2390.02
98		3. Govind National Park	1990	472.08
99		4. Nanda Devi National Park	1982	624.6
100		5. Rajaji National Park	1983	820
101		6. Valley of Flowers National Park	1982	87.5
102	West Bengal (6)	1. Buxa National Park	1992	117.1
103		2. Gorumara National Park	1992	79.45
104		3. Jaldapara National Park	2014	216.51
105		4. Neora Valley National Park	1986	159.89
106		5. Singalila National Park	1986	78.6
107		6. Sunderban National Park	1984	1330.1

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Details About National Parks in India

Oldest National Parks in India

Corbett National Park is the Oldest National park in India. It is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State.

S.No	National Parks in India	Year
1	Corbett National Park	1936
2	Kanha National Park	1955
3	Tadoba National Park	1955

Smallest National Parks in India

The smallest National Park is South Button Island, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands off the coast of India. The total area of this protected island is about 5 km²

Rank	National Park	Area (km^2)
1	South Button Island NP	0.03
2	Fossil National Park	0.3
4	North Button Island National Park	0.4
5	Middle Button Island National Park	0.9
7	Dinosaur Fossils National Park	1.4
8	Pambadum Shola National Park	1.4

Newest National Parks in India

The Newest national parks in India in terms of establishment are Dihing Patkai National Park, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam, covering an area of 231.65 km²

S. No	National Parks	Year
1	Dihing Patkai National Park	2021
2	Raimona National Park	2021
3	Jaldapara National Park	2014

Largest National Parks in India

The largest National Park in India in terms of area size is Hemis National Park, located in the eastern part of the Ladakh district in Jammu and Kashmir in northern India

Rank	National Park	Area (km^2)
1	Hemis National Park	3,350
2	Desert National Park	3,162
3	Gangotri National Park	2,390
4	Namdapha National Park	1,808
5	Khangchendzonga National Park	1,784
6	Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park	1,441
7	Sunderban National Park	1,330
8	Indravati (Kutru) National Park	1,258
9	Papikonda National Park	1,013
10	Kanha National Park	940
11	Bandipur National Park	874
12	Kaziranga National Park	859
13	Simlipal National Park	846
14	Rajaji National Park	820
15	Great Himalayan National Park	754
16	Khirganga National Park	710
17	Pin Valley National Park	675
18	Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park	643
19	Nanda Devi National Park	625
20	Kudremukh National Park	600
21	Satpura National Park	585
22	Panna National Park	543
23	Corbett National Park	521
24	Manas National Park	500
25	Dudhwa National Park	490
26	Mouling National Park	483
27	Govind National Park	472
28	Sanjay National Park	467
29	Bandhavgarh National Park	449
30	Campbell Bay National Park	426

Additional Protected Areas in India

While national parks form the core of India’s wildlife protection, the country maintains an extensive network of wildlife sanctuaries. India currently has 544 Wildlife Sanctuaries across the country, complementing the national park system in conserving the nation’s biodiversity.

Other Protected Categories

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Protect specific species or habitats with less restrictive regulations than national parks.
Biosphere Reserves: Protect representative ecosystems and promote sustainable development and scientific research.
Tiger Reserves: Specifically designated for tiger conservation across critical habitat areas.

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