Nagarhole National Park has a rich variety of wild flora and fauna, thus making it popular amongst tourists. Point Calimere Sanctuary is an attraction for the tourists in the southern part of India because of its diverse flora and fauna. Ranthambore National Park is a major wildlife tourist spot that has pulled the attention of many wildlife photographers and lovers from distant places. Ranthambore National Park is located in Sawai Madhopur District in Rajasthan. Built on garbage, the Mahim Natural Park is a great achievement towards preserving biodiversity in India. Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary located in Western Sikkim houses variety of flora and fauna. The sanctuary also borders the State of West Bengal from Sikkim in the south by Rambong Khola stream. Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Lower Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the most popular sanctuaries of the state. It is located near to the famous Mehao Lake. Namdapha National Park, in Arunachal Pradesh is the third largest national park of India in terms of area. The place is also inhabited by tribal people. Namdapha flying squirrel, first collected here in 1981 is the most endemic to the park and critically endangered. Jammu and Kashmir is blessed with national parks, which provide shelter to the flora and fauna in the state. National Parks of Andhra Pradesh form a part of the places of attraction in the state. Known to be one of the popular sanctuaries in Odisha, the Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary is of special significance because of its various migratory birds. Blackbuck ( Velavadar ) National Park is a holy abode of black bucks, one of the special specie of the world. Also known as the Jawaharlal Nehru Great Himalayan National Park, the park is the abode of rare species of wildlife. Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a safe abode as both wild animals and ferocious beasts live in peaceful co -existence. Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in one of the oldest mountain ranges of India, the Aravalli range, in the state of Rajasthan. It provides a natural habitat to a rich variety of floral and faunal species. The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India is recognized as the managing body of this wildlife sanctuary. Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam, a north eastern state of India. This national park has been designated as a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site. Kaziranga has also been designated as an important Bird Area by BirdLife International. Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary has gained recognition due to its preserve of acquatic creatures. :; Situated in South India, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for preserving wild creatures, especially elephants. National Parks of Maharashtra serve as tourism products of the state. National Parks of Odisha form a part of the places of attraction in the state. Kangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim is named after the renowned mountain peak of Kanchenjunga and can be approached only after obtaining an Inner-Line Permit from the State Home Department. It boasts of innumerable flora and fauna. Kachhua Sanctuary is a tortoise sanctuary in Varanasi. This sanctuary has rare species of tortoise and other aquatic animals. Guindy National Park is the smallest and also the only one national park located within the vicinity of the metro city National Parks of Arunachal Pradesh provide suitable habitats to the flora and fauna in the state. This is the largest sanctuary in the state and one of the largest in the country too. Orang National Park is located in Assam on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrang and Sonitpur Districts. Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary is located in the famous Yumthang Valley in North Sikkim. The sanctuary houses a wide variety of flora and fauna. Shivalik fossil Park is one of the rare gifts of nature in Shivalik hills, wherein the remains of extinct prehistoric animals have been found preserved as fossils, and is a rich geological heritage. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is an ideal place to explore the rich and vibrant marine life of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is an important bird area which hosts a vast variety of avian population. The state of Madhya Pradesh is blessed with a number of national parks, which serve the purpose of providing suitable habitats to the flora and fauna in the state. The state of Bihar is blessed with a national park called Valmiki National Park, which provides suitable habitat to the flora and fauna in the state. The Agro-Horticultural Gardens not only showcases rare varieties of plants but also provides for many vocational courses Gir National Park, situated in Gujarat, is the home to the rare Indian wildlife species. With its ancient tradition and heritage and amidst its lushness the Park is indeed the hub of colorful flowers and plant Dandeli Wild life Sanctuary is a famous park of Western India, which is located in the Uttara Kannada District of the state called Karnataka. It provides natural habitat to a variety of floral and faunal species. It is also considered to be one of the most attractive tourist spots in Karnataka. This protected pocket, located in the vast tract of grassland ecosystem of Abdasa taluka. Ghughua Fossil Park, Madhya Pradesh possesses a large variety of plant fossils and was established during the 1970s by Dr. Dharmendra Prasad. Ghughua Fossil Park comprises fossils of fruits, seeds, leaves and plants which are over 65 million years old. Navegaon National Park, Maharashtra boasts of more than 209 species of birds, 26 species of mammals and several kinds of reptiles. Sultanpur National Park and Kalesar National Park are the two national parks located in the state of Haryana. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have national parks namely, Saddle Peak National Park, Rani Jhansi Marine National Park, Galathea National Park, etc. Khibul Lamjao National Park is one of the renowned National Parks in India, noted for the endangered deer specie. Ranganathittu Wildlife Sanctuary provides a marvelous retreat for the tourists who want to see wild life in its plenty. Silent Valley National Park is remarkable for its calm and peaceful ambience, along with its plethora of wild creatures. In South India, Silent Valley National Park has drawn admiration of the tourists due to its preserves of wild creatures and plantations. Himachal Pradesh has a number of national parks. They provide support to faunal and floral population of the state. The Madhav National Park in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh is the home to several wild animals and birds. Kukrail Reserve forest is one of the well known forest reserves developed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 1978. Kukrail Reserve forest was developed to protect the endangered crocodile species of India. Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the prominent tourist spot in West Bengal. The brainchild of Romulus Whitaker and few other people , this Crocodile Bank was established in 1976. The Botanical Garden of Udagamandalam is famous for its collection of rose and other different kinds of plants. Pench National Park and Tiger Reserve is the 19th Tiger Reserve and one of the largest ones, in India. Keibul Lamjao National Park is one of major national parks in Manipur. Knownj for a variety of animals this is one of the major attractions of Manipur. |