By Priyanka Roshan | July 9, 2025
India’s national parks reveal the country’s wild spirit, from dense tiger reserves to mangrove labyrinths. Drawing millions annually, these eight parks stand out for their rich biodiversity and captivating landscapes.
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Drawing 7.5 lakh visitors in 2023–24, Periyar stands as India’s most frequented national park. Its tranquil lake, shaded forests, and roaming elephants make it a sanctuary for thoughtful wildlife exploration.
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Visited by 6.5 lakh tourists in 2023–24, Ranthambore blends dry forests and ancient ruins, offering prime Bengal tiger sightings and photogenic landscapes—just a short journey from Delhi or Jaipur.
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Drawing over 4.43 lakh visitors in 2024–25, Kaziranga’s floodplains host rare one-horned rhinos, wild buffaloes, and elephants, delivering an unmatched safari experience amid Assam’s tall grasses and braided wetlands.
As India’s inaugural national park, Corbett remains a bastion of tiger conservation. Its varied topography—from riverine tracts to hill slopes—provides an exquisite setting for nature observation and forest immersion.
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Celebrated for inspiring literary works, Kanha’s sweeping meadows and dense sal forests nurture a thriving population of tigers and the rare hardground barasingha, enchanting visitors with its pristine wilderness.
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Sundarbans’ labyrinthine mangrove channels conceal the stealthy Royal Bengal tiger. The park’s unique tidal ecosystem challenges explorers to encounter a world shaped by water and dense, verdant growth.
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Renowned for its exceptional tiger density, Bandhavgarh combines rich wildlife with remnants of ancient fortresses. Its undulating terrain invites visitors to explore a landscape steeped in history and natural splendor.
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The sole refuge for the Asiatic lion, Gir’s dry deciduous forests and scrublands support diverse fauna. The park’s conservation triumph attracts those seeking intimate encounters with these majestic predators.
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