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03 October 2023 04:58

List of some of the important national parks in India, along with their locations and significance: @SecureIAS

1. Kaziranga National Park
- Location: Assam
- Importance: Famous for its population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses and a variety of other wildlife, including tigers, elephants, and water buffalo. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2. Ranthambore National Park
- Location: Rajasthan
- Importance: Known for its population of Bengal tigers and its historic Ranthambore Fort. It is a popular destination for wildlife photography and tiger safaris.

3. Jim Corbett National Park
- Location: Uttarakhand
- Importance: India's first national park, established to protect Bengal tigers. It's also home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna and offers opportunities for wildlife safaris.

4. Bandipur National Park
- Location: Karnataka
- Importance: Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, known for its population of tigers, elephants, and diverse bird species. It's an important conservation area in South India.

5. Sundarbans National Park
- Location: West Bengal
- Importance: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world. It's home to the Bengal tiger, saltwater crocodile, and various bird species.

6. Periyar National Park
- Location: Kerala
- Importance: Located in the Western Ghats, it's known for its scenic beauty and wildlife, including elephants, tigers, and numerous bird species. The park surrounds the picturesque Periyar Lake.

7. Manas National Park
- Location: Assam
- Importance: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Project Tiger reserve, Manas is known for its diverse wildlife, including tigers, elephants, Indian rhinoceroses, and the endangered golden langur.

8. Hemis National Park
- Location: Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
- Importance: Home to the rare and elusive snow leopard, Hemis is the largest national park in India and offers unique opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and trekkers.

9. Valley of Flowers National Park
- Location: Uttarakhand
- Importance: Renowned for its vibrant alpine meadows and diverse flora, including numerous species of wildflowers. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10. Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary)
- Location: Rajasthan
- Importance: A famous bird sanctuary, it's a critical wintering and breeding ground for various bird species, including migratory waterfowl.

11. Great Himalayan National Park
- Location: Himachal Pradesh
- Importance: Known for its diverse biodiversity and pristine landscapes, this national park is part of the Western Himalayan sub-region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

12. Dudhwa National Park @SecureIAS
- Location: Uttar Pradesh
- Importance: Known for its swamp deer population (barasingha) and the Bengal tiger, Dudhwa is an important conservation area in the Terai region.

They play a crucial role in preserving India's biodiversity and providing opportunities for wildlife conservation and eco-tourism.

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