Indian states with the highest number of national parks
Sep 18, 2024
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Protected areas of land
National parks are areas of land that are set aside by the government to protect nature, wildlife, and cultural heritage. Here is a list of Indian states with the highest number of national parks.
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Madhya Pradesh
With a total of eleven national parks, Madhya Pradesh tops the list for the highest number of national parks in India. Some of the most well-known include Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, and Kuno National Parks.
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Kerala
Kerala ranks second on the list with a total of six national parks. Some of the most well-known include Eravikulam, Periyar, Anamudi Shola, and Silent Valley National Parks.
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Uttarakhand
Similar to Kerala, Uttarakhand is home to six national parks, among which the most renowned are Jim Corbett, Nanda Devi, and Valley of Flowers National Parks.
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Maharashtra
Maharashtra is also home to six national parks, among which the renowned ones are Sanjay Gandhi, Pench and Tadoba National Park.
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West Bengal
West Bengal is next on the list with six national parks. The most well-known ones are Sunderban, which is known for its mangroves and Singalila, which is the highest national park in West Bengal.
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Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is home to five national parks, most of which are situated at high altitudes. The renowned ones are Pin Valley, Great Himalaya and Khirganga National Park.
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Assam
Home to some of India’s rare and endemic species, Assam has a total of five national parks, among which the most well-known ones are Dibru-Saikhowa, Nameri and Manas National Park.
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Rajasthan
Rajasthan has a total of five national parks, among which the renowned ones are Sariska, Ranthambhore and Keoladeo, which is also a UNESCO world heritage site.
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Tamil Nadu
Known for their unique and rich biodiversity, Tamil Nadu is home to five national parks, with the most notable being Guindy, Mannar Marine, and Mukurthi National Parks.
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Karnataka
Known for its rich biodiversity and wildlife, Karnataka is home to five national parks among which the most well-known are Kudremukh and Nagarahole National Park.
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