New Delhi: India is home to several national parks which preserve the diverse wildlife in this country. Each of these national parks is unique, offering a distinct experience of the flora and fauna of the respective regions. In this article, we will take a look at those national parks in our country which one must visit at least once in life.
Six national parks in India that one must visit
1. Jim Corbett National Park
Located in Uttarakhand’s Nainital, the Jim Corbett National Park is the first national park in India. Founded in 1936, it was initially named Hailey National Park and changed to Corbett National Park after the hunter and naturalist Jim Corbett in 1956. The park is home to over 586 species of resident and migratory birds and has numerous animals including the Bengal tiger, the Indian elephant, leopard, sloth bear and Asiatic black bear.
2. Kanha National Park
Located in Madhya Pradesh, the Kanha National Park is one of the finest tiger reserves in India. Apart from the Bengal tiger, the park is home to the Indian leopard, barasingha, dhole and sloth bear among others. It is also the first tiger reserve in India to introduce a mascot, Bhoorsingh the Barasingha officially. Also, the national park is home to around 300 species of birds. It is reportedly the largest national park in central India.
3. Ranthambore National Park
Located in Rajasthan, the Ranthambore National Park covers an area of 1,334 square km and has been named after the historic Ranthambore Fort, which lies within the park. Established in 1955, it became one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973. It is famous for its population of the Bengal tiger. Also, it is home to more than 270 species of birds, including painted francolin, Indian paradise flycatcher and crested serpent eagle.
4. Kaziranga National Park
Located in Assam, the Kaziranga National Park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts is home to two-thirds of the Indian rhinoceroses in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where around 2,613 rhinoceroses live. Also, the park has large populations of wild water buffalo, swamp deer and elephants. The BirdLife International recognises it as an Important Bird Area for the conservation of bird species.
5. Gir National Park
The Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only abode of the Asiatic lion in the world. The lions live in a compact tract of dry deciduous forest and open grassy scrublands in the park. Apart from the lions for which the park is mostly famous, one can also find animals like the Indian leopard, striped hyena, golden jackal, ruddy mongoose, and honey badger in the park.
6. Great Himalayan National Park
Located in the western part of the Himalayan Mountains in Himachal Pradesh, this national park has alpine meadows, riverine forests and high alpine peaks. Its conservation area protects the forests and alpine meadows of the Himalayan front ranges affected by monsoon. A major biodiversity hotspot in the Himalayas, it has 25 forest types with a rich assemblage of fauna species. In June 2014, it was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Located in Uttarakhand’s Nainital, the Jim Corbett National Park is the first national park in India. The park is home to over 586 species of resident and migratory birds and has numerous animals including the Bengal tiger, the Indian elephant, and the leopard. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
