11 Indian National Parks You Should Visit On Your Next Vacation

Ranak Mann

Updated: Aug 17, 2019, 17:13 IST

We all know that our country is vast, so it is obvious that we also have those many different kinds of species that inhabit these terrains.
Flora and fauna of any specific place or country plays a very important role in its ecosystem. So much so, that the government has to come forward to protect them at all cost.

Hence, we have national parks. The animals and the ecosystem surrounding it is protected diligently but the beauty of it is that it is open for the general public to explore and look at how diverse and beautiful our world is. 

I am sure many of you have heard of a few famous national parks in our country such as the Jim Corbett National Park or Ranthambore National Park. While they are all very important places to visit, there are many more reserves in India that will open your mind to new places. 

So, why don’t you start saving your leaves at work and plan your next trip to one of these lesser known or talked about national parks!

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1. Balphakaram National Park

Situated in the beautiful state of Meghalaya, Balphakaram National Park is breathtaking. The state government has also nominated it for becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One can spot animals such as the barking deer, Indian elephant, Asian golden cat and red panda amongst many. The best time to visit the national park is between November to May when the weather is pleasant and there’s no rainfall.

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2. Bandipur National Park

A tiger reserve in Karnataka, Bandipur National Park has the second highest population of Tigers in India. Historically speaking it was a hunting ground for the Maharaja of Mysore. One can spot many other mammals too, including the sloth bear, four horned antelope, jackal and wild boar. Plan your trip around the winter months from October to March.

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3. Bhitarkanika National Park

Famed for its Mangroves and crocodiles such as the white crocodile and the saltwater crocodile. Located in Odisha, this national park has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Oh! And it also is the home to the Indian python and King cobra! Talk about an adventurous visit, huh? Best time to visit October to March.

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4. Buxa Tiger Reserve

Nestled in the northern part of West Bengal, Buxa Tiger Reserve also has many other inhabitants other than the tiger. It is a home to approximately 284 bird species that can be found soaring in the sky. A true paradise for the bird watcher in you. There are also close to 37 villages inside the reserve. One can spot animals such as the clouded leopard, Bengal tiger and sambar deer at Buxa. Best Time to visit October to March.

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5. Blackbuck National Park

As the name may suggest, this is the perfect place for you to go and spot Blackbucks. Gujarat is the home of this beautiful animal. It is home to the largest population of this mammal in India. One can also spot foxes and jungle cats in this national park. The best time to visit is October to March.

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6. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

You must have heard of the Brahmaputra River, well you can see the same here at the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Situated in Assam, it has a variety of flora and fauna. The exhaustive list consists of 36 mammals, 18 kinds of reptiles and more than 30 kinds of birds. If this isn’t attractive enough for you to visit this place, then I don’t know what would! The best time for you to visit would be from November-April. You can choose to stay at the eco-lodge offered here!

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7. Desert National Park

The beautiful state of Rajasthan may come across as very dry to house a national park but they do have a stunning example of it for you to visit. You can spot the endangered bird species called the Great Indian Bustard, which is only found in India. It is a no brainer that when visiting, October to March is the best time to explore in the desert. This is one of the largest national parks in the country and falls between Jaisalmer and Barmer. Archaeologists have found fossils as old as 180 million years old at the Desert National Park!

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8. Gangotri National Park

This national park is one of the most stunning parks you can visit in India. The Gangotri National Park will mesmerise you with its glaciers and meadows as the backdrop to the beautiful wildlife found here. There’s the Snow Leopard that rules the roost in this park and pristine Doves that fly across the crystal clear sky. Ideal time to visit is between the months of April to June and September to October.

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9. Gir Forest National Park

We are all fond of the Lion King aren’t we? Well you can find the Asiatic lions here and the hyenas too! Gir Forest National Park is in the dry state of Gujarat. It also has the seven perennial rivers flowing through it. So far around 400 flora species have been recorded at Gir, isn’t that wonderful? Pack your bags to visit this place between December to March.

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10. Kanha Tiger Reserve

The largest national park in the heart of India, Kanha Tiger Reserve is one of the jewels in Madhya Pradesh’s crown. Apart from the obvious Tigers, you can observe 1000 different species of flowering plants! You can spot hyenas, bears, deer and other such mammals at Kanha. One can visit this reserve between October to June. Any other month and it’s closed due to Monsoon.


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11. Mollem National Park

Did you know your favourite party place- Goa is also a home to Mollem National Park. This park has a huge amount of variety for the adventurous tourist. You can spot butterflies, reptiles, mammals, waterfalls and birds amongst many. Imagine the sheer greatness of this park! The best time to visit would be November to March!

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