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India National Parks: A Comprehensive Atlas of Protected Landscapes and Geography

This page serves as the primary country-specific index for National Parks in India, showcasing over 100 protected areas designated for landscape conservation and biodiversity. Explore the geographic context of these vital natural landscapes, understand their distribution across the subcontinent, and gain insights into India's extensive network of nationally recognized protected lands through a detailed atlas perspective.

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Understand how India's nationally designated parks contribute to its vast protected-area system and regional geography.

India's National Parks: Flagship Protected Areas and Geographic Discovery

India's National Parks represent nationally significant protected areas crucial for landscape conservation, biodiversity protection, and public recognition across the subcontinent. Explore these flagship protected areas to understand their geographic spread and vital role within India's extensive network of conservation landscapes and diverse ecosystems.

National park
Mapped parks105
Share of country parks58%
Largest mapped parkKhangchendzonga National Park1,784 km²
Oldest mapped parkKaziranga National Park1,905
Parks in this designationMap the diverse distribution of these significant protected areas across India's varied geographic regions.10 / 105
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India's National Parks: A Comprehensive Atlas of Protected Areas for Exploration

Explore a comprehensive list of National Parks in India, providing detailed geographic context for each protected area within the country's diverse regions. This curated atlas view allows for comparative discovery, highlighting the distribution and unique characteristics of India's significant conservation landscapes.

National parkAssam

Kaziranga National Park

Mapped boundaries and regional landscape context for this Assam natural area.

Kaziranga National Park, in Assam, India. Landscapes: grasslands, forests, and wetlands.

1,090 km²1905SubtropicalModerate access
National parkIndia

Keoladeo National Park

Explore its mapped terrain and critical avian habitat near Bharatpur.

Keoladeo National Park, in India. Landscapes: grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.

28.7 km²1982AridII
National parkWest BengalMarine

Sundarbans National Park

Explore its tidal geography and mapped protected boundaries.

Sundarbans National Park is a vital protected area on the Ganges Delta, recognized globally as the world's largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in West Bengal, this national park features a unique estuarine geography characterized by intricate tidal channels and distributaries that define its landscape. Its protected boundaries safeguard a complex ecosystem, offering rich opportunities for atlas-driven exploration of its distinctive natural terrain and coastal wetland significance.

1,330.1 km²1984TropicalModerate access
National parkRajasthan

Ranthambore National Park

Discover its unique terrain and mapped boundaries.

Dive into the protected landscape of Ranthambore National Park, a nationally significant protected area in Rajasthan, India. This page offers detailed insights into its dry deciduous forest ecosystem, characterized by rocky hills, open grasslands, and vital lakes. Explore the park's mapped boundaries and understand its position within the regional geography, providing an atlas-centric view of its terrain and conservation importance.

1,334 km²1980AridModerate access
National parkUttarakhandMountain

Jim Corbett National Park

Mapped Boundaries and Regional Geographic Context

Jim Corbett National Park, in Uttarakhand, India. Landscapes: hills, rivers, and wetlands.

1,288.31 km²1936TemperateEasy access
National parkUttarakhandMountain

Nanda Devi National Park

Explore mapped glacial basins and alpine terrain in Uttarakhand.

Nanda Devi National Park, in Uttarakhand, India. Landscapes: mountains, glaciers, and valleys.

630.33 km²1982SubpolarRemote access
National parkAssamMountain

Manas National Park

Explore mapped boundaries and regional landscape context.

Manas National Park, in Assam, India. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and forests.

850 km²1990SubtropicalModerate access
National parkHimachal PradeshMountain

Great Himalayan National Park

Explore this national park's dramatic elevation and rich biodiversity.

Great Himalayan National Park, in Himachal Pradesh, India. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and forests.

1,171 km²1984AlpineModerate access
National parkKeralaMountain

Periyar National Park

Mapped protected lands and regional landscape exploration in Kerala.

Discover Periyar National Park as a distinct protected landscape offering rich geographic context for atlas exploration. This entry details its mapped boundaries and its significance within the broader regional geography of Kerala. Understand the natural terrain and protected-area distribution that makes Periyar National Park a key element in India's conservation mapping.

350.54 km²1982TropicalModerate access
National parkSikkimMountain

Khangchendzonga National Park

Explore protected landscapes and regional geography.

Khangchendzonga National Park, in Sikkim, India. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and glaciers.

1,784 km²1977AlpineAccess unknown
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Discover India's Protected Area Designations: Beyond National Parks

Explore the full spectrum of India's protected area types, moving beyond the familiar National Parks to understand diverse conservation landscapes. This geographic atlas helps you compare the distinct mandates and distribution of designations like Wildlife Reserves and Marine Protected Areas across the country.

Explore the geographic spread and mapped boundaries of wildlife reserves.

Wildlife reserve

32%

This route focuses on India's designated wildlife reserves, protected areas vital for safeguarding animal populations and ensuring the continuity of critical habitats. Examine the map context and regional importance of these conservation lands, which play a significant role in India's broader ecological landscape.

Share of country parks32%
59Mapped parksWildlife Reserves in India
Wildlife Reserves in India

Broadly categorized protected natural areas in India.

Protected area

7%

Access a curated index of protected areas in India that fall outside standard park classifications. This collection provides geographic context for wetlands, coastal estuaries, and salt lakes, enabling users to map the broader spectrum of conservation sites within the national landscape.

Share of country parks7%
12Mapped parksExplore India Protected Areas
Explore India Protected Areas

Mapping key biodiversity and habitat protection sites

Nature reserve

2%

Explore the geographic distribution of nature reserves in India. This collection centers on protected areas where conservation, habitat stability, and ecological sensitivity serve as the primary management foundation, offering a clear view of how these sites anchor regional biodiversity.

Share of country parks2%
3Mapped parksIndia Nature Reserves Atlas
India Nature Reserves Atlas

Explore India's mapped marine reserves and coastal protected areas.

Marine protected area

1%

This focused atlas route provides a clear view of India's Marine protected areas, a designation dedicated to safeguarding aquatic ecosystems, coral reefs, mangrove forests, and associated shorelines. Examine the geographic placement of these vital ocean-facing conservation zones within India's extensive coastal and island territories, offering insight into the nation's marine biodiversity protection efforts.

Share of country parks1%
1Mapped parkIndia Marine Protected Areas
India Marine Protected Areas

Exploring India's distinctive protected natural features.

Natural monument

1%

Examine the designated natural monuments of India, where compact landscapes and specific geological features are preserved for their exceptional scenic or ecological status. This index provides a detailed look at the landmarks that define the unique physical geography of the Indian subcontinent.

Share of country parks1%
1Mapped parkNatural Monuments in India
Natural Monuments in India

Regional landscape and cultural conservation index.

Protected landscape

1%

This geographic index tracks protected landscapes in India, focusing on areas where conservation balances scenic character with long term land management. Explore the map of these distinctive zones to see how India integrates cultural and natural stewardship across its vast and varied regional terrain.

Share of country parks1%
1Mapped parkProtected Landscapes in India
Protected Landscapes in India
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India: park list

Open the park list for India to explore locations and park characteristics.