Uttarakhand, a state in northern India, is known for its stunning natural beauty and is home to several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
What is a National Park?
National Parks are basically an area of the countryside protected by the state or the central govt. for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife under sec.35. or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66.
Uttarakhand is a beautiful state in India, with amazing landscapes, mountains, and hills. Here the famous and important parks are listed. These are very important as general knowledge for various job examinations like railway, SSC, CGL, and banking. So we need to remember these national parks.
List of National Parks in Uttarakhand
| Sl No. | Name | Established | District | Area sq km | Famous for |
| 1 | Jim Corbett National Park | 1936 | Nainital | 521 | Tiger |
| 2 | Gangotri National Park | 1989 | Uttarkashi | 2400 | Gangotri shrine |
| 3 | Nanda Devi National Park | 1982 | Chamoli | 625 | Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, brown bear |
| 4 | Govind National Park | 1990 | Uttarkashi | 500 | Stepp golden black Eagle, bearded vulture |
| 5 | Valley of Flowers National Park | 1982 | Chamoli | 90 | Alpine flowers |
| 6 | Rajaji National Park | 1983 | Haridwar, Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal | 830 | Elephants |
» Jim Corbett National Park is one of the finest and most famous parks in India. It is famous for its large number of tigers. Nanda Devi National Park is situated at the highest altitude among all the national parks in India and it is surrounded by seven peaks. It is a paradise for nature lovers.