National Park: A national park is a protected area of land designated by a national government for preservation and public enjoyment. National parks typically feature natural landscapes and wildlife, and may also include historical and cultural sites. The purpose of national parks is to conserve the natural and cultural resources within them for future generations to enjoy. Some of the most famous national parks in the world include Yosemite National Park in the US, Banff National Park in Canada, and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

List of National Parks in India

National parks provide a haven for wildlife away from civilization. India has currently over 100 national parks distributed across the country, stretching across various biomes.

The Hailey National Park is the first national park in India. It is one of the finest examples of ecological conservation. The other national parks in India include:

• Bandipur National Park in Karnataka
• Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh
• Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka
• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala
• Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand
• Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka
• Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh
• Gir National Park and Sasan Gir Sanctuary in Gujarat
• Hemis National Park in Jammu & Kashmir
• Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh
• Kaziranga National Park in Assam
• Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan
• Manas National Park in Assam
• Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka
• Panna National Park in Madhya Pradesh
• Periyar National Park in Kerala.
• Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh
• Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan
• Sariska National Park in Rajasthan
• Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra
• The Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh

Importance of National parks

The following are the points that shows importance of National parks:

• They protect wildlife and their habitats from human impact and destruction.
• They provide animals a safe space to survive and reproduce.
• They protect places of natural beauty and are home to several endemic species.
• They also protect the places, which are essential to Aboriginal people.
• The main objective of places like National parks is the conservation of biodiversity.
• These parks comprise many kinds of plants that help the environment by providing clean water and fresh air.

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By Team Learning Mantras