Top 10 national parks in India is very difficult task to list down. It also depends on what your interest and preference is. There are about 100 plus national parks in India. This list is rather the most popular national parks.

India, blessed for its diverse landscapes of flowing rivers, majestic mountains, and varied habitats, is truly a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The country has an abundance of unique flora and fauna, protected in many national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

India is home of a variety of large mammals, including the Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Sloth Bear, and One Horned Indian Rhino. Additionally, it is home to remarkable other wildlife such as the Wild Asian Water buffalo, Nilgai, Gaur, and various species of deer and antelope. It is also home to many Bird species. This rich biodiversity makes India a true blessing for wildlife lovers and photographers alike, particularly those eager to capture the magnificent Bengal Tiger in its natural habitat.

Bandhavgarh National Park is the most popular tiger reserve in India. It is one of the favorite parks for Royal Bengal Tiger. Quite popular for photography and filmmaking. Bandhavgarh is spread in Vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. It is a relatively small park consisting of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km. It is known for its high density of tigers and is often called the “tiger land” of India.

For First time visitors this is one of the Top National Parks in India both for Tigers and Services.

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Ranthambore National Park is a premier wildlife park in the heart of Rajasthan. It was once a royal hunting ground. This is one of the Top Tiger Reserves in India. It is home to a large no tigers in its tourist area, Besides tiger it is good for leopard, sloth bear, sambar deer and marsh crocodile. Its landscape is a fabulous combination of raw wildlife and ancient ruins. It includes the impressive 10th-century Ranthambore Fort and other Moghul styled structures. Few lakes in the park are a favourite place for Tigers and other Wildlife. This blend of history and nature is a great experience for visitors. 

If you are fascinated by the thought of a tiger roaming in the ancient ruins currently embraced by the jungle then Ranthambore will surely impress you.

For those who can book a year in advance and want the maximum variety of tigers then this is the Top Tiger National Parks in India.

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is a new and unique ecosystem situated in Maharashtra, India. In recent times due to its healthy population of tigers and their regular sightings, Tadoba has become a favorite. Tadoba is also known as the “The Jewel of Vidharba” and is a great park for Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, and other variety of Animals and Birds. It is one the best parks for Sloth Bear. Here the buffer zones are equally good or sometimes better than the core. If Tiger is your interest and have already seen Bandhavgarh and Ranthambore then Tadoba is the park to go.

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Corbett National Park is India’s oldest and most prestigious National Park. It is one of India’s most picturesque parks situated in North India. It is famous for its Tigers and Asian Elephants roaming in huge meadows and rivers. Furthermore, it is among the few tiger reserves in India that allow overnight stays inside the core of the National Park. It is popular for the Tiger, Asian Elephant, Fish-eating Gharial Crocodile, and an amazing list of birds and pheasants. Many Forest Rest Houses inside the park allow night stays of which the most popular are Dhikala, Bijrani, and Ghariyal. 

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Kanha National Park.
The lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and ravines of Kanha provided inspiration to Rudyard Kipling for his famous novel “Jungle Book”. The Park’s landmark achievement is the preservation of the rare hardground Swamp Deer (Barasingha), saving it from near extinction.
Kanha offers a variety of animals including the Bengal Tiger, Barasingha, Gaur (Indian Bison), Dholes(Indian wild dogs), Leopard etc. Aside from its diverse wildlife and bird population, the frequent sightings of Tigers roaming in the wild at Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary remain the most popular attraction.

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Gir National Park
The only lions outside Africa exist in the Sasan Gir Forest Reserve in India. Situated in the district of Junagadh, Gir is the last place where the Asiatic Lion breathes. Raised from the brink of extinction about 20 to somewhere around 300 today, this is a success story most people don’t realize (of course if not protected properly these figures could easily diminish). In the land of tiger, the Lions roar seems to have faded away from lime light. Apart from the Asiatic Lions gir also boast a good number of leopards and large population of Marsh crocodiles.

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Kaziranga National Park is in the state of Assam in the North East of India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world’s Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers, However, due to the tall elephant grass habitat and shy nature, tigers are rarely seen in Kaziranga. You can find India’s Big Five i.e. the Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Asian Water Buffalo, One-horned Rhino, Swamp Deer including a very good bird population. Apart from these, there are many other animals and birds and marine wildlife like river dolphins found in the park. It has very diverse wildlife.

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Pench National Park, situated in both Madhya Pradesh (preferred) and Maharashtra, India, is a biodiverse haven for wildlife lovers. Named after the Pench River that runs through it, the park is famed for its rich flora and fauna. It’s home to diverse species including tigers, leopards, etc., and numerous bird species. Pench also played a significant role in Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book,” with its lush environs believed to have inspired the book’s setting. 

Compared to the other parks above Pench has a smaller tourism area. Although it is good on its own, It is a better combined with parks like Kanha, Tadoba that are close to it.

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Pench and Tadoba Photo Safari

Satpura National Park is a hidden jewel in the heart of India. It is known for its pristine wilderness and diverse ecosystems. Its landscape is home to a rich variety of wildlife. It is excellent for the elusive leopard and sloth bear. The Tawa Reservoir, surrounded by dense forests, make it picturesque. The daily ferry to cross the river to reach the entrance of the park is a nice experience. There are possible walking trails that the visitors can explore. Its off beaten image make it interesting for those searching for a new experience.

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Blackbuck National Park in Velavadar. It is a grassland habitat famous for the Blackbuck Antelope. The Blackbuck is endemic to India and Blackbuck National park is one of its prime habitats. Wolves and Striped Hyena are the main predators in the park. Several birds like the endangered Lesser Florican breed here. The Black Buck national park has several wintering species of harriers and is considered the world’s largest roosting site for harriers. You can also find the Neelgai, Indian Fox, Jungle Cat among other species. It is a small yet very important grassland habitats remaining in India.

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Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary in Spiti Valley of India is one of the best place for Snow Leopard, one of the most elusive and endangered cats in the world. Kibber is a sanctuary and not a national park but it’s worth mentioning in this list of great wildlife places. Kibber is at a high altitude of approx 4000 mts. It is home to rare and endangered species, including the Snow leopard, Ibex, Bharal, Himalayan fox, Tibetan wolf, etc. The Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular destination and offers spectacular scenery in the Mountains. 

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The above Top 10 National Parks in India is recommended for first-time visitors in India, especially for Tigers. There are so many good wildlife national parks that can be included in this list however these are the most popular.

There are some fantastic wildlife national parks in the south like Bandipur, Nagarhole, Periyar, etc the list is long. Some of these parks however have a limitation and do not have the option of exclusive safari vehicles. A shared vehicle or a minibus is the only option. If this limitation is addressed they would certainly compete with the ones in the above list.