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Top 3 National Parks in India You Need to Know

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Top 3 National Parks in India You Need to Know

 

Short Description: A national park is an area used for the conservation of wild species. The central government does the protection and management of national parks. Here you will get the list of the top 3 national parks you must visit in India.


India is a country rich with different national parks having a larger area like India's culture and tradition. You don't only find diversity in people's language, but you can also find it in our flora and fauna. There are different national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India constructed to protect other birds and animal species. They also include the species that come under endangered species. India ranks 3rd in terms of the national park after China and Thailand in Asia.

What does the Term National Park Refer to?

A national park refers to an area built for conserving wildlife. There are certain specific rules followed for the regulation of national parks. Tourists are allowed to visit the national parks. The government runs the national parks without the involvement of any individuals. Moreover, different policies are followed across national parks of other countries. The main goal of the national park is to conserve the wildlife fauna for future generations.

Explore the Smallest and Largest National Park of India

Smallest National Park of India

The establishment of the smallest park in India started in the year 1987. It is located Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. It is popularly known as South Button Island National Park. You will be in shock to know that the area covered by this park in total is 0.03 Km. South button Island national park is, in actual a part of the Queen Jhansi Marine National Park. People like to enjoy Scuba diving here.

The national park resides in the Andaman district. It has a marine climate and is surrounded by sea, and the average temperature of this area ranges from around 20-30 degrees Celsius. It receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon initiating from June to October. The island has a pleasant climate throughout the year, and the national park appears like a small island within the sea.

Biggest National Park of India

"Hemis National Park" is one of the biggest national parks of India. It resides in the Ladakh area of Jammu & Kashmir. The total area covered by this national park is 4,400 square kilometers. Another major known fact about this national park is that it is situated at the highest altitude and was established in 1981.

The national park contains various species of animals. Some of them include Himalayan marmot, mountain vessel, Himalayan mouse hare, snow leopards, Argali (Great Tibetan Sheep), Bharal (Blue Sheep), Eurasian Brown Bear, Red Fox, Shapoo (Ladakhi Urial), and Tibetan Wolf. Moreover, you can also find different birds here like Golden Eagle, Himalayan Griffon vulture, and Lamargear vulture.

 

Top Three National Parks in India

Here we are listing the top 3 national parks of India that you won't regret visiting. Here you will get all the details about the national park and what are the most preferred time for visiting here.

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Kanha National Park

Kanha national park is one of the famous tiger reserves situated in Madhya Pradesh. The area of Kanha national park runs across two districts, namely Mandla and Kalaghat. This national park was declared a reserve forest for tigers in 1879, and further, it was re-evaluated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1933. It became a national park in 1955.

Kanha national park is home to many wild species from the native country. You will find more than 70 species of trees and 200 magical flowering plant species here. You will get a glimpse of the wide range of plants, reptiles, birds, insects, and royal tigers. People enjoy visiting Sunset Point at this national park.

How to reach Kanha National Park?

You can reach the Kanha National Park via railways. The nearest railway station is 145 KM away from here. Moreover, if you are flying by air, the nearest airport is 177 km away. The best time to visit this national park is the winter season.


Bandipur National Park

If you are looking for the best manage and most beautiful national park in India, we suggest visiting Bandipur National Park. It is situated on Mysore-Ooty highway and forms the largest biosphere, i.e., Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve". You will find tigers in significant numbers here. The Maharaja of Mysore once hunted it. However, the official establishment of this national park was completed in 1974.

The Bandipur National Park is rich in its flora and fauna. The deciduous forest makes it look more attractive for tourists. Anyone can find a wide range of sandalwood and teak trees here. The national park is home to animals like elephants, deer, pythons, panthers, bears, and more.

How to Reach Bandipur National Park?

The nearest railway station to Bandipur national park is Mysore railway junction, i.e., 80 km away, and the nearest airport is 84 km away from it. The winter season will be the most preferred time to visit Bandipur National Park.

Gir National Park

Gir National Park of Gujarat is famous for being the only home of Asiatic lions in the world. The idea of conserving lions in Gir park was initiated by Nawab of Junagadh when they observed the extinction of lions because of hunting.

You can find various other species inside this national park, including 38 mammals, 300+ birds, and 2000 insect species. Another famous animal apart from the lion that you can find in this national park includes spotted deer, chinkara, hyena, sambar deer, leopard, and four-horned antelope.

How to Reach Gir National Park?

The nearest airport to visit Gir National park is Rajkot airport; meanwhile, if you are traveling by train. The nearest railway stations are Junagadh and Veraval from this park. Jan-March is the best time to visit here.

 


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