Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India

Wildlife Sanctuary: Wildlife sanctuaries primarily focus on the conservation and protection of wildlife. The main purpose of wildlife sanctuaries is to provide a secure environment for wildlife to thrive and breed without human interference.

National Park: National parks have a broader purpose. They aim to conserve and protect not only wildlife but also the entire ecosystem, including landscapes, flora, fauna, and cultural heritage. National parks often are managed for both conservation and recreational purposes, allowing visitors to experience and enjoy the natural environment.

Following is the list of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks found in India:

Nature reserve Flora and Fauna
Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Idukki and Pathanamthitta districts in Kerala. Teak, rosewood, eucalyptus, sandalwood;
Tiger, Indian elephant, barking deer, gaur, Nilgiri tahr.
Ranthambore National Park is a national park in Rajasthan. It is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River. Dhok, (the purple-heart tree warrior of the Aravallis), banyan, mango, tamarind;
Bengal tiger, leopard, Indian elephant, chinkara.
Bandipur National Park is a national park in Chamarajnagar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Teak, sandalwood, rosewood, bamboo;
Sloth bears, gaurs, chinkara, rock pythons, muggers, four-horned antelopes.
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat. Teak, ber, jamun, babul, ‘Flame of the forest’;
Indian lion, leopard, striped hyena, golden jackal, Bengal fox, four-horned antelope.
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam. Sugarcanes, spear grass, elephant grass, common reed;
Bengal tiger, rhinoceros, elephant, Indian roller, otter.
Jim Corbett National Park is a national park located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. Teak, silver oak, eucalyptus, jacaranda, bottlebrush;
Langur, black bear, mongoose, Indian elephant, wild boar, chital, barking deer, nilgai.
The Sundarbans National Park is a National Park, Tiger Reserve, and a biosphere reserve. It is in the Sundarbans delta in the Indian state of West Bengal. Mangrove swamps (sundari, gewa);
Royal Bengal tiger, macaques, wild boar, open-billed storks, white ibis.
Mudumalai National Park is a national park in the Nilgiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu. It is situated in the Nilgiri Hills, bordering the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. Teak, gooseberry (amla), rosewood, 'Flame of the Forest';
Deer, gaur, Indian elephant, Bengal tiger, striped hyena, golden jackal, woodpecker, peacock.
Kanha–Kisli National Park is one of the tiger reserves of India and the largest national park of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Sal, bamboo, tectona and mahua;
Bengal tiger, barasingha, leopard, Indian bison, crested serpent eagle, white-rumped vulture;