{"id":5956,"date":"2020-01-03T18:57:39","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T18:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/?p=5956"},"modified":"2026-09-26T10:27:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T04:57:42","slug":"national-parks-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/national-parks-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"11 National Parks In India | Top National Parks In India"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5956\" class=\"elementor elementor-5956\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-703fc45a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"703fc45a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b2374e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b2374e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b595a79 uael-heading-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"b595a79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;heading_text_align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;heading_bottom_space&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;heading_bottom_space_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;heading_bottom_space_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;separator_bottom_space&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;separator_bottom_space_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;separator_bottom_space_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;content_between_space&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:15,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;content_between_space_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;content_between_space_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"uael-table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-main-wrapper\" data-headings=\"h1,h2,h3\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-toc-heading elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"heading_title\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"basic\" >Table of Contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-toc-headings=\"headings\" class=\"uael-toc-list uael-toc-list-disc\" data-scroll=\"\" ><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-empty-note\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Add a header to begin generating the table of contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfcdb88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bfcdb88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s varied topography inhabits a wide variety of wildlife which is as diverse as our cultures and traditions. There are 107 existing National Parks in India covering about 1.35% of the geographical area of the country. National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries are protected areas declared by Government with the primary objective to preserve wildlife, save flora &amp; fauna, restore the natural ecological balance and also offer scope of tourism. India\u2019s rich and diverse wildlife is preserved in the wild sanctuaries and National Parks which are home to Royal Bengal tigers, Asiatic Lions, Leopards, Snow Leopards, Wild Dogs, various species of Deer including Chital, Hangul, Barasingha; the Indian Elephant, the Great Indian Rhinoceros, Peacock and many bird species. With immense variations among the wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks in India, tourists from across the world flock in the country to witness these magnificent creatures.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of top National Parks in India is as follows:<\/h3>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jim_Corbett_National_Park_Uttarakhand\"><\/span>Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Corbett-1500x870-under-100KB.jpg\" alt=\"Corbett Elephant\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Corbett-1500x870-under-100KB.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Corbett-1500x870-under-100KB-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Corbett-1500x870-under-100KB-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Corbett-1500x870-under-100KB-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Corbett-1500x870-under-100KB-150x87.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially named Hailey National Park, it was officially established on August 8, 1936, becoming the first national park in mainland Asia. In 1957 it was renamed to honour the legendary hunter Jim Corbett. Set amidst the foothills of the Himalayas, the Corbett National Park lies in the state of Uttarakhand. It is the first sanctuary to come under Project Tiger in 1973. The interplay of rivers, chaurs (grasslands) and sal forest encourages a vast variety of insects, bird and animal to thrive. One of the India\u2019s most popular wildlife destinations Corbett has something for everyone. Its wide open spaces actually dwarf the largest land animal-elephants. Sightings of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/crocodile-vs-alligator-vs-gharial\/\">gharial<\/a> and mugger draw as much interest as the tiger. In the exquisite tiger land, birdwatchers can seek out almost 600 species of birds.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nainital District, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> It is approximately 125-126 km away from Pantnagar airport.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Railway Station-<\/strong> It is approximately 20 kms away Ramanagar Railway Station<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Famous for:\u00a0<\/strong>Sambar deer, Indian hog deer,Tiger, Asian Elephant<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go-<\/strong> The best time to visit is between mid\u00a0 -November and March. December to February can\u00a0 be\u00a0 very\u00a0 cold with temperatures\u00a0 going down to 5<strong> \u00b0 <\/strong>Celsius<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ranthambore_National_Park_Rajasthan\"><\/span><strong>Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24310 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-looking-back-in-water.webp\" alt=\"A tiger walking in shallow water looking back, with green grass in the background.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-looking-back-in-water.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-looking-back-in-water-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-looking-back-in-water-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-looking-back-in-water-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-looking-back-in-water-150x87.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in Sawai Madhopur district Rajasthan lies the wildlife sanctuary known for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/siberian-tiger-vs-bengal-tiger\/\">Bengal tigers<\/a>, the Ranthambore National Park.\u00a0Ranthambore National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 it gained the protection of the Government of India\u2019s Project Tiger conservation programme.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Densely populated by the national animal of the country, its rich fauna means that hyenas, nilgais, langurs, and the Indian leopards also find home in this vast territory.\u00a0Deriving its name from the monumental Ranthambore fortress that sits deep within, this wildlife destination is home to a diverse range of birds, reptiles, and tress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> It is approximately 195 km away from Jaipur airport.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Railway Station-<\/strong> It is approximately 15 kms away Sawai Madhopur Railway Station<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Famous for: <\/strong>Famous for its tiger sightings against the 10th-century historical ruins. Jackals, Tiger<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go-<\/strong> November to February is the best time to visit .March, April and May are oppressively hot but on the upside, the dry summer months allow fantastic sightings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaziranga_National_Park_Assam\"><\/span><strong>Kaziranga National Park, Assam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24298 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/indian-rhinoceros-tall-grass.webp\" alt=\"An Indian rhinoceros is standing amidst tall, bright green grass.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/indian-rhinoceros-tall-grass.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/indian-rhinoceros-tall-grass-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/indian-rhinoceros-tall-grass-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/indian-rhinoceros-tall-grass-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/indian-rhinoceros-tall-grass-150x87.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in Assam, Kaziranga National Park was declared a World Heritage Site back in 1985, nine years after it was declared a national park. The Indian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/one-horned-rhino\/\">one-horned rhino<\/a>ceros call this park their home. The park is known for its conservation efforts and one can spot elephants, wild buffalos, and swamp deer here. Kaziranga National Park has always been a must-visit for wildlife lovers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Golaghat, Nagaon and Sontipur districts, Assam<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> It is approximately 115 km from Jorhat airport and 193 km away from Guwahati airport.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Railway Station-<\/strong> It is approximately 80 kms away Furkating\u00a0 Railway Station<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Famous for:\u00a0<\/strong>Indian rhinoceros,\u00a0Elephants and wild buffaloes<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go-<\/strong> November \u2013April. Best sightings are from end of March to early April<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gir_National_Park_Gujarat\"><\/span><strong>Gir National Park, Gujarat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gir forest stretching over an expanse of 1412 sq km in the western state of Gujarat, is one of the largest tracts of dry deciduous forest in the world. Known for the population of the Asiatic lions, the jungles make for an adventurous safari where you can spot this animal royalty lazing around. Apart from them, look out for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/sloth-bear-in-central-india\/\">sloth bears<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/interesting-facts-about-leopards\/\">leopards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/snakes-in-india\/\">snakes<\/a>, blackbucks, and crocodiles.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Saurashtra region, Gujarat (near Junagadh and Veraval).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> It is approximately 105 km\u00a0 from\u00a0 Diu Airport and 160 km away from the Rajkot airport<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Railway Station:<\/strong> It is approximately 40 km from Veraval Railway Station<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Famous for: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/deer-in-india\/\">Sambar<\/a>, Four-Horned antelope and Asiatic Lions<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go-<\/strong> The Park is open from 16 October -15 June. The summer months are scorching hot, with temperatures hitting 43<strong>\u00b0 <\/strong>Celsius. The best time to visit is definitely late November to early March.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keoladeo_Ghana_National_Park_Rajasthan\"><\/span><strong>Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Rajasthan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/birds-taking-flight-misty-wetland.webp\" alt=\"A flock of waterbirds takes flight from a misty wetland, with one bird soaring higher above the group.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/birds-taking-flight-misty-wetland.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/birds-taking-flight-misty-wetland-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/birds-taking-flight-misty-wetland-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/birds-taking-flight-misty-wetland-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/birds-taking-flight-misty-wetland-150x87.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keoladeo Ghana National Park in eastern Rajasthan, formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is a gem in India\u2019s ecological crown despite being one of the smallest parks in the country. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1985, this national park is a paradise for birdwatchers.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Bharatpur, Rajasthan.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> It is approximately 60 km from\u00a0 Agra Airport<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Railway Station:<\/strong> It is approximately 42 km from Bharatpur Railway Station<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Famous for: <\/strong>Cranes, Pelicans, Hyenas.\u00a0<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> November to February is best; it is also the season for migratory birds. The park is open all year. August-October are the peak months for breeding, and October to late February for wintering migrants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panna_National_Park_Madhya_Pradesh\"><\/span><strong>Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crocodile-reflection-muddy-riverbank.webp\" alt=\"A large, light-colored crocodile rests on a muddy riverbank, its image clearly reflected in the dark water below.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crocodile-reflection-muddy-riverbank.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crocodile-reflection-muddy-riverbank-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crocodile-reflection-muddy-riverbank-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crocodile-reflection-muddy-riverbank-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/crocodile-reflection-muddy-riverbank-150x87.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/panna-national-park\">Panna National Park<\/a> spread over 543 sq km, was carved out of the hunting reserves of the erstwhile Panna, Chattarpur and Bijawar states. Situated at the junction of the Gangetic plains and the Deccan peninsula, the Panna hills provide the catchment area for the Ken River, which is the lifeline of the park. It is predominantly an open forest, offering great opportunity to see the tiger and other mammals. It also supports closed canopy forests, open forest with short grass and undergrowth, open Savannah woodlands which reflect sub-Saharan habitats, tall grasslands, and degraded scrub.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Panna and Chhatarpur districts, Madhya Pradesh<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> It is approximately 30 km from Khajuraho Airport<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Railway Station:<\/strong> It is approximately 27 km from Khajuraho\u00a0 Railway Station<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>\u00a0Famous for<\/strong> \u2013 Tiger, leopard, chital, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/antelopes-in-india\/\">chinkara<\/a>, nilgai, sambar deer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/sloth-bear-in-central-india\/\">sloth bear<\/a>, wolves, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go-<\/strong> October \u2013March is the best time to visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bandhavgarh_National_Park_Madhya_Pradesh\"><\/span><strong>Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/three-tigers-wading-waterhole.webp\" alt=\"Three tigers are shown wading and resting in a rocky waterhole.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/three-tigers-wading-waterhole.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/three-tigers-wading-waterhole-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/three-tigers-wading-waterhole-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/three-tigers-wading-waterhole-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/three-tigers-wading-waterhole-150x87.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingslodge.in\/about-bandhavgarh-national-park\">Bandhavgarh National Park,<\/a> located in Madhya Pradesh, is a much-desired destination among nature lovers for its scenic landscape, inherent historical significance, and wildlife. Accommodates more than 250 species of birds, around 80 species of butterflies, 37 species of mammals, and other reptiles. It has gained worldwide recognition for its profuse tiger sightings.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Umaria, Tala, Madhya Pradesh<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> It is approximately 195 km from Jabalpur Airport<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Railway Station:<\/strong> It is approximately 34 km from Umaria Railway Station,101 km from Katni Railway Station<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Famous for<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/top-places-to-see-tigers-in-india\/\">Tigers<\/a>, Barking Deer, Sloth Bear<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go-<\/strong> October \u2013March is the best time to visit. April and May are oppressively hot, but on the upside, the dry summer months allow fantastic sightings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kanha_National_Park_Madhya_Pradesh\"><\/span><strong>Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spotted-deer-sunlit-forest.webp\" alt=\"Three spotted deer stand in a sunlit forest clearing, with two looking forward and one grazing in the background.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spotted-deer-sunlit-forest.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spotted-deer-sunlit-forest-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spotted-deer-sunlit-forest-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spotted-deer-sunlit-forest-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spotted-deer-sunlit-forest-150x87.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in the Maikal range amidst the sylvan settings is located the largest park of Central India, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanhaearthlodge.com\/about-kanha-national-park\">Kanha National Park<\/a> in Madhya Pradesh. Kanha Tiger Reserve&#8217;s spectacular Sal and Bamboo forest, rolling grasslands, and meandering streams stretch over 1945 sq. km. in the heart of the central highlands. This is the original Kipling country so fondly written about in The Jungle Book. The park is the only home to the rare Hard Ground Barasingha found in its large grasslands. Kanha is also home to tigers, leopards, sloth bears, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/deer-in-india\/\">Deer<\/a>, Ungulates, Lesser Cats, and close to 300 bird species.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Mandla &amp; Balaghat Districts, Madhya Pradesh<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> It is approximately 175 km from Jabalpur Airport<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Railway Station:<\/strong> It is approximately 175 km from Jabalpur Railway Station<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>\u00a0Famous for<\/strong> \u2013 Tigers, Indian leopards,\u00a0 barasinghas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wild-dogs-in-india\/\">Indian wild dogs<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go-<\/strong> November -March is the best time to visit. April and May are oppressively hot, but on the upside, the dry summer months allow fantastic sightings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pench_National_Park_Madhya_Pradesh\"><\/span><strong>Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/black-panther-resting-tree.webp\" alt=\"A black panther rests on a thick tree branch.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/black-panther-resting-tree.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/black-panther-resting-tree-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/black-panther-resting-tree-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/black-panther-resting-tree-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/black-panther-resting-tree-150x87.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penchtreelodge.com\/pench-national-park\">Pench National Park,<\/a> established in 1975, harbors one of the highest densities of prey animals, chased by an estimated 65 Tigers. The landscapes of scrublands, deciduous forests of teak, and many lakes, streams, and the Pench River can be instantly associated with the incidents and wild mentions of the animal life in the Jungle Book of Sir Rudyard Kipling. Pench is popular for tigers, wild dogs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/bison-in-india\/\">Indian Gaur<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/jackal\/\">Jackal<\/a> &amp; Leopard besides many other mammals &amp; birds.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0 Seoni\u00a0 District, Madhya Pradesh<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> It is approximately 92 kms from Nagpur Airport<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Railway Station:<\/strong> It is approximately 95 km from \u00a0Nagpur Railway Station<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>\u00a0Famous for<\/strong> \u2013 Tiger, Wild Dog, Indian Gaur, Jackal &amp; Leopard<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go-<\/strong> October-March is the best time to visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Satpura_National_Park_Madhya_Pradesh\"><\/span><strong>Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/leopard-climbing-tree-branch.webp\" alt=\"A leopard stretches downward while climbing a thick tree branch surrounded by lush green leaves.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/leopard-climbing-tree-branch.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/leopard-climbing-tree-branch-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/leopard-climbing-tree-branch-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/leopard-climbing-tree-branch-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/leopard-climbing-tree-branch-150x87.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denwabackwaterescape.com\/satpura-national-park\">Satpura National Park<\/a> is spread over 1427 sq km and was formed in 1981 after joining Satpura, Pachmari and Bori sanctuaries, and is a unique habitat ranging from about 200 feet to 4000 feet. The terrain of the national park is extremely rugged and consists of fascinating deep valleys, sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, rivulets, waterfalls, and a thickly dense green forest of Sal and other medicinal herbs; it also has large tracts of Teak forests. Its common fauna comprises Spotted Deer, Indian Bison (Gaur), Tiger, Leopard, Wild Boar, Wild Dog (locally called Dhole), Sloth Bear, Black Buck, Sambhar, Four Horned Antelope (Chowsingha), Marsh Crocodile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/indian-giant-squirrels\/\">Indian Giant Squirrel<\/a> &amp; Langur Monkey. Over 300 species of birds have been recorded here, and it offers excellent birding opportunities due to its unique terrain and many water bodies, including the Tawa reservoir. Satpura also offers a unique boating safari on the Denwa River, which hosts a wide variety of birds during winter.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0 Hoshangabad\u00a0 District, Madhya Pradesh<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> It is approximately 180 kms from Bhopal Airport<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nearest Railway Station:<\/strong> It is approximately 60km from Itarsi Railway Station<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Famous for<\/strong> \u2013 Spotted Deer, Indian Bison (Gaur), Tigers, Leopards and Sloth Bear<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go-<\/strong>\u00a0 October -March is the best time to visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tadoba_National_Park_%E2%80%93_Tadoba_Maharashtra\"><\/span><strong>Tadoba National Park &#8211; Tadoba, Maharashtra<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waghobaecolodge.com\/tadoba-national-park\">Tadoba National Park<\/a> covers 116.55 square kilometers and was established in 1955, while Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary covers 508.85 square kilometers and was established in 1986. Finally, in 1995, Maharashtra\u2019s forest department united the two areas to form the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, which covers a total area of 625.40 sq km. This massive reserve, covering 1727 square kilometers, is made up of the Protected Forest and Reserve Forest, as well as other areas. Today, it is one of the 51 Project Tiger Reserves and is one of the most well-known.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24304 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-walking-dry-grass.webp\" alt=\"A close-up profile shows a tiger walking through dry, golden grass\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-walking-dry-grass.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-walking-dry-grass-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-walking-dry-grass-1024x594.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-walking-dry-grass-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pugdundeesafaris.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/tiger-walking-dry-grass-150x87.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tadoba Tiger Reserve is divided into three separate forest ranges, i.e., Tadoba North Range, Kolsa South Range, and Moharli Range. Every year, Tadoba attracts tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world. According to the latest reports, there are 115 tigers in Tadoba National Park, making it the most populous in the country. It is home to a variety of wild species other than tigers. It includes Leopard, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Jackal, Barking Deer, Indian Bison, etc. Tadoba is a haven for the best native woodland bird species of Central India &amp; there\u2019s an incredible variety of birds you get to spot\u2014 including aquatic birds, birds of prey, and fruit-eating birds.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"tiger-faq\"><details open=\"\">\n<summary>1. How many National Parks are there in India?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">As of 2024, India has <strong>106<\/strong> national parks covering an area of 40,500 square kilometers, which is about 1.23% of India\u2019s total surface area.<\/div>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>2. Which is the largest national park in India?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><strong>Hemis national park<\/strong> is situated in the Ladakh region Jammu and Kashmir. It is the largest national park of India. Also it is the only national park India north of the Himalayas and is famous for its snow leopard.<\/div>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>3. Which is the smallest national park in India?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\"><strong>South Button Island National Park<\/strong> is a national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands off the coast of India, the total area of this protected island is about 5 km2 (2 sq mi), which make it as the smallest national park in India.<\/div>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>4. 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