National Parks in India
The Indian wildlife heritage has a unique status worldwide. It has the second largest base of bio diversity in the world, with 441 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 80 National Parks, which have become destinations for visitors from all around the world. Accounts of man-eaters of Kumaon and other wildlife encountered by Jim Corbett, are fascinating and true, and just a glimpse of many other mysteries and delights of the Indian wildlife that is housed in the sanctuaries around the country.
Some of the major national parks in India are:
The Corbett National Park was India's first national 
park that was set up in 1936. It spreads across aboput 600 square km, form 400 to 1200 m above sea level. more...
park that was set up in 1936. It spreads across aboput 600 square km, form 400 to 1200 m above sea level. more...Ranthambore National Park is an internationally 
acknowledged as one of the last remnants of the once great virgin jungles in central India. more...
acknowledged as one of the last remnants of the once great virgin jungles in central India. more...The park were preferred hunting
grounds for erstwhile rulers and viceroys. It is spread over an area of 940 sq km at an altitude of 450-900 m above sea level. more...
grounds for erstwhile rulers and viceroys. It is spread over an area of 940 sq km at an altitude of 450-900 m above sea level. more...Periyar is a national park as well as a protected tiger
reserve, whose total area is about 778 km sq, and is located 1200 to 1800 m above sea level. more...
reserve, whose total area is about 778 km sq, and is located 1200 to 1800 m above sea level. more...The Park is a beautiful forest reserve located in
the southern Indian state of Karnataka across an area of about 875 sq km, 780-1455 m above sea level. more...
the southern Indian state of Karnataka across an area of about 875 sq km, 780-1455 m above sea level. more...The Park is home to the Royal Bengal tiger, it
spreads across 2,585 sq km, 0 to 10 m above sea level. more...
spreads across 2,585 sq km, 0 to 10 m above sea level. more...The Park is situated on the southern bank of
the mighty Brahmaputra River. It covers an area of 430 sq km and is located 40-80 m above sea level. more...
the mighty Brahmaputra River. It covers an area of 430 sq km and is located 40-80 m above sea level. more...The Park sprawls across 800 square kilometres
of the Aravalis and is perhaps one of India's most exciting wildlife reserves and 250 m above sea level, more...
of the Aravalis and is perhaps one of India's most exciting wildlife reserves and 250 m above sea level, more...Sasangir is home of the world renowned 
Asiatic Lions and is spread over 1150 sq km and is located at an altitude of 225-648 m above sea level. more...
Asiatic Lions and is spread over 1150 sq km and is located at an altitude of 225-648 m above sea level. more...The Park - the White Tiger territory. 
Though Bandhavgarh is home to fabulous flora and fauna it is renowned for its terrific tigers. more...
Though Bandhavgarh is home to fabulous flora and fauna it is renowned for its terrific tigers. more...Looking forward for peace in the lap 
of nature? Welcome to the heaven for nature lover- the Nagarhole National Park. more...
of nature? Welcome to the heaven for nature lover- the Nagarhole National Park. more...Far away from the stress of the daily choresFar away from the stress of the 
rejuvenate yourselves at the Park. There are wondrous waterfalls, high hills and forests and is spread over an area of 2,750 sq kms. more...
rejuvenate yourselves at the Park. There are wondrous waterfalls, high hills and forests and is spread over an area of 2,750 sq kms. more...It is artificially made by a Maharaja,
known as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Indigenous water birds and the migratory water birds include Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. more...
known as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Indigenous water birds and the migratory water birds include Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. more...Chinnar treat the wildlife enthu
siasts to more than 90.422 sq. kms of wilderness: expansive forests, jagged peaks, and squirrel, elephant, gaur, panther, spotted deer and sambar. more...
siasts to more than 90.422 sq. kms of wilderness: expansive forests, jagged peaks, and squirrel, elephant, gaur, panther, spotted deer and sambar. more...It is home of Elephants, 
bisons, bear, wild boars, sambar wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar, cobra, viper, kraits. Birds include myna, jungle fowl, black bulbul, laughing thrush, woodpecker, peafowl, kingfisher etc.more...
bisons, bear, wild boars, sambar wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar, cobra, viper, kraits. Birds include myna, jungle fowl, black bulbul, laughing thrush, woodpecker, peafowl, kingfisher etc.more...Also known as Wayanad National Park, 
Muthanga National Park is located 16 kilometers east of Sulthaan Bathery. It was set aside as a sanctuary in 1973. more...
Muthanga National Park is located 16 kilometers east of Sulthaan Bathery. It was set aside as a sanctuary in 1973. more...Occupying an area of 125 sq km, 
and established in 1958. Located 23km from Thrissur, and is famous for Peechi Dam. The reservoir at Peechi offers boating facilities to the visitors. more...
and established in 1958. Located 23km from Thrissur, and is famous for Peechi Dam. The reservoir at Peechi offers boating facilities to the visitors. more...Located 50kms north east of 
Thiruvananthapuram city, the sanctuary occupies an area of 53 sq.kms out of which the area of the reservoir is 5.82 sq.kms. more...
Thiruvananthapuram city, the sanctuary occupies an area of 53 sq.kms out of which the area of the reservoir is 5.82 sq.kms. more...An extension of the Bandipur 
National Park, picturesque Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a scenic reserve forest that boasts of an interesting selection of flora and fauna. more...
National Park, picturesque Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a scenic reserve forest that boasts of an interesting selection of flora and fauna. more...It is situated amidst dense forest landscape 
in the Anamalai range of Western Ghats, in Tamil Nadu, is a preferred destination of nature lovers. The animal reserve is both a sanctuary (958 sq km) and national park (108 sq km).more...
in the Anamalai range of Western Ghats, in Tamil Nadu, is a preferred destination of nature lovers. The animal reserve is both a sanctuary (958 sq km) and national park (108 sq km).more...It is located in the picturesque an
d geographically rich surroundings of Western Ghats in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu and part of one of the world's 18 biodiversity hotspots. more...
d geographically rich surroundings of Western Ghats in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu and part of one of the world's 18 biodiversity hotspots. more...Located in Tirunelveli district in Tamilnadu,
it's definitely a place worth exploring and also for the rich variety of wild creatures present here. more...
it's definitely a place worth exploring and also for the rich variety of wild creatures present here. more...Point Calimere sanctuary is situated in 
the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. It was in 1967 that Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary was created and in 1988. more...
the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. It was in 1967 that Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary was created and in 1988. more...Srivilliputhur Giant Squirrel 
Sanctuary is located in Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu, India. Spread over 46,800 hectares, it was declared a sanctuary in 1989. more...
Sanctuary is located in Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu, India. Spread over 46,800 hectares, it was declared a sanctuary in 1989. more...Located in Thoothukudi district, is 
a biodiversity rich and ecologically diverse region. Maintained in the hills of Vallanad, this sprawling sanctuary houses innumerable animals, birds, and other wild creatures. more...
a biodiversity rich and ecologically diverse region. Maintained in the hills of Vallanad, this sprawling sanctuary houses innumerable animals, birds, and other wild creatures. more...
