List of National Parks in India 2025, Check State-wise List, Important Facts

There are 106 National Parks in India that covers a total area of 44,402.95 square kilometres across states and union territories. Check this Veranda RACE article to get the detailed list of National Parks in India in 2025 with state-wise list of number of national parks and important facts about national parks.

List of National Parks in India

As per recent surveys and reports, there are more than 100+ National Parks in India with an immense variety of flora and fauna.

In the table below as collated by Veranda RACE from various authentic sources, we are giving the complete list of National Parks in India with their location/state in which they are located, the area, year of creation, which will be helpful for your upcoming Bank, SSC, Insurance, TNPSC, TNUSRB SI/Police, Karnataka PSC and Railways Exams and also for UPSC IAS, CDS, CAPF Prelims and Mains exams:

National Parks in India

India is at the forefront of wildlife and environment conservation on a global level with its rich and diverse wildlife heritage. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries play a crucial role on providing valuable ecosystem services to human beings. Protection of wildlife and its relatable habitat has been a part of Indian cultural ethos since time immemorial.

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The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has been the nodal agency for protecting and improving the environment and safeguarding the forest and wildlife in India under Article 48A of the Indian Constitution. These national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, conservation reserves and community reserves are not only safe havens for wildlife but also provide a plethora of benefits to humans.

What is a National Park?

National Park is defined as an area notified by the State / Central Government in India by reason of it ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological or zoological association or importance, needed for the purpose of protecting and propagating or developing wildlife therein or its environment. A national park in India is the highest level of protection that can be given to an area under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

No human-related activity is permitted inside the realms of the national park except for the ones permitted by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the particular state under conditions given in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

Once designated, a National Park cannot be downgraded to the status of a ‘Wildlife Sanctuary’.

Important Facts About National Parks in India

There are a total of 106 national parks in India (as of June 2025).

The total area covered by National Parks in India is greater than 44,400 square kilometres in India.

The state of Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of national parks in a state or union territory with 11 national parks inside its territory.

The state of Punjab doesn’t officially have any national park in it.

Jim Corbet National Park in Uttarakhand is the first national park of India. It was established in 1936 as the Hailey National Park. It was the also the first national park in mainland Asian continent.

There are three marine national parks (Mahatma Gandhi (Wandoor) National Park, Gulf of Kachchh Marine National Park, Guld of Mannar Marine National Park) in India that are designated to protect coral reefs, marine turtles, dugongs and other marine creatures.

Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest national park in India. It covers an area of 3350 square kilometres. This is very famous for snow leopards.

Hemis National Park is also the highest-altitude national park in India.

South Button Island National Park in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the smallest national park in India. It covers an area of just 0.03 square kilometres.

Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur is popular as the only floating national park in the world. Located on Loktak Lake, it floats on phumdis. This national park is also home to the endangered Sangai deer, also called as the Dancing Deer.

Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic Lions roam freely in the wild.

The union territories of Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Delhi NCR, Chandigarh Dardra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu doesn’t have a national park within their territory.

Recent Updates About National Parks in India

29 Feb 2025: Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh has recorded the first sighting of an adult male elephant in 12 years.

5 Feb 2025: Five more cheetahs were released into the world by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav from Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. They were released from their enclosures into the wild.

14 Feb 2025: A cheetah at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park gave birth to two cubs, bringing the total cheetah numbers to 26, including 14 cheetah cubs.

9 Mar 2025: Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh becomes India's 58th tiger reserve. It is also the 9th tiger reserve from Madhya Pradesh to get this recognition.

FAQs of National Parks in India

Q. How many national parks are there in India?

A. India officially has around 106 national parks as of June 2025. These 106 national parks cover 44,402.95 square kilometres, which is approximately 1.35 per cent of India’s geographical area.

Q. Which is the largest national park in India?

A. The largest national park in India is the Hemis National Park, located in the union territory of Ladakh. It covers an area of 4,400 square kilometres. This is located in the west bank of Indus river and is named after the famed Hemis Monastery of Ladakh.

Q. Which is the 107^th national park in India?

A. India’s 107^th national park is Simlipal National Park in Odisa. It is located in the Maurbhanj district of Odisha and is the second national park in Odisha after Bhitarkarnika National Park.

Q. Which is the 106^th national park of India?

A. India’s 106^th national park is Raimona National Park in Assam.

Q. Which is the oldest national park in India?

A. Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is the oldest national park in India. IT was established as Hailey National Park in 1936. It was later renamed in honour of Jim Corbett a hunter-turned-conservationist who played a key role in its established.

Q. Which Indian state doesn’t have any or no national parks?

A. The Indian state of Punjab is the only state that doesn’t have any national parks.

Q. What is the smallest national park in India?

A. The smallest national park in India is the South Button Island National Park in the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It covers a total area of 0.33 square kilometres.

Q. Which national park is known as the floating national park of the world?

A. The only floating national park in the world is the Keibul Lamjao National Park located in Manipur India. It is situated within Loktak Lake , the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. It is also the home to the endangered species of Sangai Deers.

Q. Which is the first Marine water national park in India?

A. India’s first marine water national park is Gulf of Kachchh (Marine) National Park located in Gujarat. It was established in 1982.