Bandipur National Park, Karnataka

Located on the borders of Karnataka, the lush green Bandipur National Park is the gem of the Nilgiris and was established as a protected reserve in 1974. With a verdant canopy of deciduous forests that give shelter to a wide variety of wildlife and flora, this place has recently gained tremendous popularity on the national parks in India map. The park has taken several measures to ensure the safety of the animals here as well as to ensure that the park remains clean and thriving. Replete with teak and sandalwood trees, this happens to be the first ever Biosphere Reserve of India. Also called the Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu, the park is home to a large number of endangered species.