9 oldest national parks

Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Karnataka, this park is a crucial habitat for wild elephants and other species

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Near Bengaluru, it includes a zoological park and is surrounded by ancient temples and villages

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This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam is known for its large population of Indian rhinoceroses

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Located in Madhya Pradesh, known for its high density of tigers and leopards

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Situated in Gujarat, it is the only place in the world where Asiatic Lions are found

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This park in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district is known for its variety of deer and other wildlife

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The oldest and largest national park in Maharashtra, comprising the Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary

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A tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, noted for its significant conservation efforts and diverse fauna

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Located in Uttarakhand, it was originally named Hailey National Park. It is famed for its tiger population and rich biodiversity

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9 oldest national parks

in India

Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Karnataka, this park is a crucial habitat for wild elephants and other species

Bandipur National Park (1974)

Near Bengaluru, it includes a zoological park and is surrounded by ancient temples and villages

Bannerghatta National Park (Reserve in 1970 & national park in 1974)

This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam is known for its large population of Indian rhinoceroses

Kaziranga National Park (Reserve Forest in 1905 & national park in 1974)

Located in Madhya Pradesh, known for its high density of tigers and leopards

Bandhavgarh National Park (1968)

Situated in Gujarat, it is the only place in the world where Asiatic Lions are found

Gir National Park (1965)

This park in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district is known for its variety of deer and other wildlife

Madhav National Park (1959)

The oldest and largest national park in Maharashtra, comprising the Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (1955)

A tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, noted for its significant conservation efforts and diverse fauna

Kanha National Park (1955)

Located in Uttarakhand, it was originally named Hailey National Park. It is famed for its tiger population and rich biodiversity

Jim Corbett National Park (1936)

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