India's Most Famous National Parks That You Must Visit India is a country which is rich in wildlife diversity. There are many National Parks in India where wide arrays of wild animals prosper. Tourists are attracted to visit these National Parks to get a glimpse of The Royal Bengal Tiger, The Asiatic lions, the one-horned rhino and many other exclusive wild animals found only in India. India’s diverse landform and natural environment have endowed it with numerous scenic and wildlife rich regions. Thanks to the Mighty Western and Eastern Ghats, Himalayan Mountain and other lush regions, the India is a land of amazing wildlife wealth. India has more than 166 national parks, today. This might not look like a big number but, in 1972, there were only five. Do not just think about Jim Corbett, Ranthambore, Periyar National Park and others. There are numerous lesser-known parks and sanctuaries, which hold many interesting activities and exotic animals. India National Parks are famous for animal spotting, exotic safari trips, natural sightseeing, photography, bird watching and much more. Below is the list of top national parks of the country. Do not assume that all these parks hold elephants and tigers alone. India is more than just snakes, tigers and elephant. You can find many exotic animals like Himalayan blue sheep, Asiatic lion, leopard, panther, deer, mongoose, bear and so on. You can find a lot of local birds and migration birds from Siberia and other regions. 1. Jim Corbett National Park This is the oldest national park of India, and also one of the most popular. It has many claims to fame, including being the site of the Project Tiger launch in 1973. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the northern state of Uttarakhand, Corbett is home to more than 200 Bengal tigers – the highest number of any tiger reserve in India. Corbett is also a great place for birding, with approximately 650 species of resident and migratory birds. It’s one of the only Indian national parks that allows overnight stays in the core zone. Exodus offers travel to India focusing on exploration of the cultural highlights while being immersed in the nature of multiple national parks. Check out Exodus' incredible India Safari to start planning your adventure. You can choose to combine the scenic hill station of Nainital by booking a Jim Corbett with Nainital tour. Alternatively, we can arrange for a Jim Corbett safari booking for you so that you can the different species of animals in the national park.