Mukurthi National Park has been established in the year of 2001. It is spread over 78 sq. km area in the district of Nilgiri District in Tamil Nadu. Vegetation: The vegetation of the park is tropical evergreen and moist deciduous. The grasslands of the park are covered with trees of rosewood, … [Read more...]
Black-buck National Park, Velavadar, Gujarat
The Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is located in the Bhavnagar district in the State of Gujarat. Extent: The National Park was set up in the year 1976 it is spread over an area of 34 sq. km. Connectivity: Ballavpur is the nearest town which is 32 km from the Blackbuck National Park. The … [Read more...]
Marine National Park (Gulf of Mannar in Tamil Nadu)
Introduction The Marine National Park of Gulf of Mannar is located in the districts of Ramanathapuram in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The park is an archipelago of 21 islands ringed by colorful coral beds and fringing reefs. Connectivity The nearest town is Tuticorin. The nearest … [Read more...]
Mudumalai National Park and Tiger Reserve at Tamil Nadu
Introduction The Mudumalai National Park and Wild Life Sanctuary is located at the Nilgiri district in Tamil Nadu. It is also a Tiger Reserve. The park along with sanctuaries and forests extends over an area of 321 sq. km. Connectivity Gudalur Town is 16 km away from the Mudumalai National … [Read more...]
Anshi Dandeli Tiger Reserve (Anshi National Park and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary)
The Anshi National Park and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary were included together in the Project Tiger declared as "Anshi Dandeli Tiger Reserve" in 2007. Location: This park is situated in the Uttar Kannda region of Konkan district in Karnataka. Connectivity: The nearest railway station is at … [Read more...]
Balpakram National Park in Meghalaya
Introduction The Balpakram National Park in the state of Meghalaya in India was established in an area of 339 sq. km. The park is famous for the rare varieties of fauna and flora. Connectivity The nearest town from this National park is Williamnagar. The park is about 15 km away from … [Read more...]
Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in Meghalaya
Introduction Nokrek Biosphere Reserve (Nokrek National Park) in Meghalaya is situated in the district of West Garo Hills in Meghalaya. Area: The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is spread over an area of 48 sq. km. Connectivity: Williamnagar is the nearest town from the park. Williamnagar is about 60 km … [Read more...]
Great Himalayan National Park (Himachal Pradesh)
The Great Himalayan National Park is situated in Kulu district of Himachal Pradesh. The Park was established in the year 1984. It is spread over an area of 1171 sq. km. Connectivity: The nearest town and the airport from the park is Kulu at a distance of about 50 km. The nearest railway station … [Read more...]
Bandipur Tiger Reserve (National Park in Karnataka)
Introduction The Bandipur National park and Tiger Reserve was set up in 1974 in Mysore district. It covers an area of 874.2 sq. km. Geography The park falls in the tropical zone and occupies the rain shadows of the Western Ghat. The landscape is hilly traversed by rivers and gorges. The average … [Read more...]
Keibul Lamjao National Park (Floating National Park at Manipur)
Introduction The Keibul Lamjao National Park at Manipur is the World's only Floating Park. This park is located in the district of Bishnupur and is spread over 40 sq. km. Establishment: It was set up in the year 1975 for the exclusive protection of the brow antlered deer of Manipur which was … [Read more...]