West Bengal is a state in eastern India known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty. It is home to six national parks, each with its own unique ecosystem and wildlife species.
1. Sundarbans National Park
The Sundarbans National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Royal Bengal tiger, Indian crocodile, Gangetic dolphin, and over 260 species of birds.
2. Gorumara National Park
Gorumara National Park is known for its population of Indian rhinoceros and one-horned rhinoceros. It is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including tigers, elephants, leopards, and deer.
3. Neora Valley National Park
Neora Valley National Park is a high-altitude national park located in the eastern Himalayas. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including red pandas, snow leopards, Himalayan tahr, and over 400 species of birds.
4. Singalila National Park
Singalila National Park is another high-altitude national park located in the eastern Himalayas. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including red pandas, snow leopards, Himalayan tahr, and over 400 species of birds.
5. Buxa Tiger Reserve
Buxa Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve located in the northeastern corner of West Bengal. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, elephants, leopards, and deer.
6. Jaldapara National Park
Jaldapara National Park is known for its population of Indian rhinoceros and one-horned rhinoceros. It is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including tigers, elephants, leopards, and deer.
7. Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in the eastern part of West Bengal. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and deer.
8. Mayurbhanj Hills
Mayurbhanj Hills is a wildlife sanctuary located in the southern part of West Bengal. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and deer.
9. Mahananda Weir Wildlife Sanctuary, Siliguri
Situated between Mahananda and Teesta River, this vast expanse of forest lands is home to rare mountain goat, Cheetal, barking dear, fishing cat, sambar, tiger, elephant and Indian bison and migratory birds.
10. Ajodhya Hill and Forest Reserve Area ย
Ajodhya Hill and Forest Reserve Area is a wildlife sanctuary located in the western part of West Bengal. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and deer.