Tamil Nadu has a number of national parks which provide shelter to numerous animals and plant species in the state. The national parks of the state also form a major spot for tourism. Eastern and Western Ghat mountain ranges played an important part to form these national parks. Churdhar Sanctuary, a national park in Himachal Pradesh, is located in the Sirmour of Shimla The state of Kerala is blessed with a number of National Parks. Eravikulam National Park is the first national park of Kerala and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are a number of parks in Tamil Nadu, like, Napier Park, Guindy National Park, zoological garden etc. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is a marine biosphere located in Tamil Nadu, India. It is the first marine Biosphere Reserve in Southeast Asia. It is located along the coasts of Ramanathapuram and Tuthukudi. Bird Sanctuaries of Haryana are protected areas providing shelter to the birds in the state. Wildlife Sanctuaries of Sikkim form a part of the places of attraction in the state. Located on the northern foothills of the Satpura Ranges, the Bori Wildlife Sanctuary is an important transition zone between the forests of western and eastern India. Nameri National Park of Assam is counted amongst the richest and most threatened wildlife reservoirs in the world. Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur District of Rajasthan is a renowned bird sanctuary and has been declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Keoladeo Ghana National Park is also home to several endangered bird species. Manas Tiger Reserve is enlisted among the World Heritage due to its preserve of wide varieties of rare species. Eravikulam National Park is an abode of some of the endangered species of the world including the Nilgiri Tahr. India Gandhi Wild life Sanctuary is a significant wild life sanctuary noted for its wide-ranging wild flora and fauna. The state of Gujarat is blessed with National Parks, which serve the purpose of protecting wildlife in the state. includes a number of national parks and sanctuaries that are open to the travelers throughout the year. Kalesar National Park is located in the Yamunanagar District of Haryana. It is the abode of leopards, panthers, elephants, red jungle fowl and other species of flora, fauna and avifauna. The name of this national park has been derived from a Shiva Temple. The Arinagar Anna Zoological Park is a scientifically managed contemporary zoo in the state that is known to be one of the largest zoological parks in India. The Brindavan Garden is the most beautiful garden of India which is magnificently decorated with the musical fountains. Panna National Park is home to some of the best wildlife species in India. Central Khongampat Orchidarium of Manipur which has a wide collection of nearly 500 varieties of Orchids. Located at a distance of 7 kms from Imphal city it is often visited by the tourists. Mouling National park is one of great bio-diversified National Parks located in Arunachal Pradesh. It has been named after the Mouling Peak. The word mouling means "red poison" or "red blood". National Fossil Wood Park in Tamil Nadu is one of the major tourist attraction sites. People from all parts of the country come and visit this Fossil Park. The state of Karnataka is blessed with national parks, which serve the purpose of providing suitable habitats to the flora and fauna in the state. Marine National Park is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kutch in the district of Jamnagar, Gujarat. Under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, Marine Sanctuary was established in the year 1980, whereas Marine National Park was established in the year 1982. It is credited with the status of being India`s first Marine Sanctuary and National park of India. Hemis National Park is a unique high altitude national park. Leh-Manali highway houses Hemis Monastery which is a famous place for tourists. The Corbett National Park is the brainchild of Jim Corbett making it renowned all over world. The Indira Gandhi National Park in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu is an ideal tourist destination. Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka is the breeding ground for several species of foreign birds. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a major attraction for the tourists coming to Udaipur. Murlen National Park, in Mizoram, is known to be one of the densest forests of India which allows the minimal penetration of sunlight. The place is also famed for hosting numerous varieties of vibrant Orchids. Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the major tourist attraction sites in the Prince state of Narsinghgarh. West Bengal has a number of national parks, which provide protection to the flora and fauna in the state. It has been named after Vidyadhar Bhattacharjee, the founder of the city, is ideal tourist locale of the region. Tadoba National Park, Maharashtra is considered the largest national park in the state and has been named so in the honour of a tribal God of Tadoba and also Andhari River. It contains several animals besides 43 tigers. Gorumara National Park thrives to be the amazing destination lying in the Himalayan foothills. Desert National park is rich in retaining the heritage of life of Indian desert. Desert national Park is one of the famous national parks of the region and also throughout India. Dachigam National Park contains the last viable Hangul population in the world which is located in Srinagar. Rajaji National Park is distinct for its pristine scenic beauty and rich bio-diversity. It is a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Anshi National Park in North Karnataka is the home to several species of wild animals. Bakhira Bird Sanctuary is one of the prominent tourist attraction sites of Uttar Pradesh. National Parks of Mizoram are protected areas maintained to preserve the flora and fauna in the state. Neora Valley National Park in Kalimpong, West Bengal is a virgin natural reserve that has varied flora and fauna and a popular destination for adventurers. Chapramari forests are the natural gifts upon mankind that add to the magnanimous beauty of the bountiful nature. Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve in Assam is one of the 19 biodiversity hotspots in the world. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is one of the major attractions of Assam. This national park is rich with diverse range of flora and fauna. It is easily accessible from Tinsukia Town. Vellode Birds Sanctuary located in Tamil Nadu houses many animals, birds and plants. It is spread over an area of 200 acres. Located in the Bankura district, Joypur forest is the only forest in the plains of Southern Bengal. |