India, a land of breathtaking landscapes and vibrant wildlife, boasts an impressive network of protected areas, including 567 wildlife sanctuaries. These sanctuaries play a crucial role in safeguarding the country’s rich biodiversity, providing a haven for endangered species and ensuring the sustainability of natural ecosystems.
A Haven for Wildlife
India’s wildlife sanctuaries are home to a staggering array of flora and fauna, representing a microcosm of the country’s ecological diversity. From the majestic Bengal tigers prowling the forests of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve to the graceful Asiatic elephants traversing the grasslands of Kaziranga National Park, these sanctuaries are teeming with life.
The sanctuaries also harbor a plethora of smaller creatures, including a myriad of bird species, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. The lush vegetation, ranging from lush rainforests to arid deserts, provides ample habitat for these diverse organisms, fostering a vibrant and interconnected ecosystem.
Protecting Endangered Species
Many of India’s wildlife sanctuaries are dedicated to conserving endangered species, ensuring their survival and preventing their slide towards extinction. Project Tiger, a flagship initiative of the Indian government, operates within 53 tiger reserves, including several wildlife sanctuaries, to protect these majestic predators.
Other endangered species, such as the Asiatic rhinoceros, the black panther, and the Indian lion, also find refuge in these sanctuaries. Dedicated conservation efforts, including habitat management, anti-poaching measures, and captive breeding programs, are underway to safeguard these vulnerable populations.
Ecosystem Conservation
Wildlife sanctuaries are not merely havens for individual species; they play a vital role in maintaining the health and resilience of entire ecosystems. These protected areas protect the intricate web of interactions between plants, animals, and their environment, ensuring the continued functioning of natural systems.
The forests, grasslands, and other habitats within the sanctuaries provide essential ecological services, such as carbon sequestration, soil conservation, and water purification. Preserving these habitats is crucial for maintaining the overall health of the environment and ensuring the well-being of local communities.
Tourism and Education
Wildlife sanctuaries serve as valuable tourist destinations, attracting visitors from around the world who seek to experience the wonders of India’s natural heritage. Responsible tourism initiatives, such as eco-tourism and wildlife safaris, generate revenue for conservation efforts and raise awareness about the importance of protecting these precious ecosystems.
Educational programs and nature trails are also integral to the role of wildlife sanctuaries. These activities provide opportunities for visitors to learn about the wildlife and ecosystems, fostering appreciation and respect for these natural treasures.
List of wildlife sanctuary in india and Established
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | |
| Arial Island WLS | |
| Bamboo Island WLS | |
| Barren Island WLS | |
| Battimalv Island WLS | |
| Belle Island WLS | |
| Benett Island WLS | |
| Bingham Island WLS | |
| Blister Island WLS | |
| Bluff Island WLS | |
| Bondoville Island WLS | |
| Brush Island WLS | |
| Buchanan Island WLS | |
| Chanel Island WLS | |
| Cinque Islands WLS | |
| Clyde Island WLS | |
| Cone Island WLS | |
| Curlew (B.P.) Island WLS | |
| Curlew Island WLS | |
| Cuthbert Bay WLS | |
| Defence Island WLS | |
| Dot Island WLS | |
| Dottrell Island WLS | |
| Duncan Island WLS | |
| East Island WLS | |
| East of Inglis Island WLS | |
| Egg Island WLS | |
| Entrance Island WLS | |
| Flat Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Gander Island WLS | |
| Girjan Island WLS | |
| Galathea Bay WLS | |
| Goose Island WLS | |
| Hump Island WLS | |
| Interview Island WLS | |
| James Island WLS | |
| Jungle Island WLS | |
| Kwangtung Island WLS | |
| Kyd Island WLS | |
| Landfall Island WLS | |
| Latouche Island WLS | |
| Lohabarrack (Saltwater Crocodile) WLS | |
| Mangrove Island WLS | |
| Mask Island WLS | |
| Mayo Island WLS | |
| Megapode Island WLS | |
| Montogemery Island WLS | |
| Narcondam Island WLS | |
| North Brother Island WLS | |
| North Island WLS | |
| North Reef Island WLS | |
| Oliver Island WLS | |
| Orchid Island WLS | |
| Ox Island WLS | |
| Oyster Island-I WLS | |
| Oyster Island-II WLS | |
| Paget Island WLS | |
| Parkinson Island WLS | |
| Passage Island WLS | |
| Patric Island WLS | |
| Peacock Island WLS | |
| Pitman Island WLS | |
| Point Island WLS | |
| Potanma Islands WLS | |
| Ranger Island WLS | |
| Reef Island WLS | |
| Roper Island WLS | |
| Ross Island WLS | |
| Rowe Island WLS | |
| Sandy Island WLS | |
| Sea Serpent Island WLS | |
| Shark Island WLS | |
| Shearme Island WLS | |
| Sir Hugh Rose Island WLS | |
| Sisters Island WLS | |
| Snake Island-I WLS | |
| Snake Island-II WLS | |
| South Brother Island WLS | |
| South Reef Island WLS | |
| South Sentinel Island WLS | |
| Spike Island-I WLS | |
| Spike Island-II WLS | |
| Stoat Island WLS | |
| Surat Island WLS | |
| Swamp Island WLS | |
| Table (Delgarno) Island WLS | |
| Table (Excelsior) Island WLS | |
| Talabaicha Island WLS | |
| Temple Island WLS | |
| Tillongchang Island WLS | |
| Tree Island WLS | |
| Trilby Island WLS | |
| Tuft Island WLS | |
| Turtle Islands WLS | |
| West Island WLS | |
| Wharf Island WLS | |
| White Cliff Island WLS | |
| Andhra Pradesh | |
| Kolleru Bird Sanctuary, 1953 | |
| Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, 1978 | |
| Sri Venkateswara National Park, 1985 | |
| Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990 | |
| Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990 | |
| Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997 | |
| Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002 | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | |
| Pakke Tiger Reserve, 1977 | |
| D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980 | |
| Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991 | |
| Kane Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991 | |
| Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 1995 | |
| Yordi Rabe Supse Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996 | |
| Assam | |
| Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952 | |
| Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1972 | |
| Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, 1974 | |
| Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980 | |
| Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, 1994 | |
| Pani Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996 | |
| Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, 1997 | |
| Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, 1998 | |
| East Karbi-Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 | |
| Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 | |
| Nambor – Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary, 2003 | |
| Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004 | |
| Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004 | |
| Borail Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Brainstorming Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary | |
| Marat Longri WLS | |
| Bihar | |
| Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Pant Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982 | |
| Nagi Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Nakti Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, 1990 | |
| Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary, 1994 | |
| Barela Jheel Salim Ali-Jubba sahni Bird Sanctuary, 1997 | |
| Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Chandigarh | |
| City Birds WLS | |
| Sukhna Lake WLS | |
| Chhattisgarh | |
| Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1974 | |
| Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975 | |
| Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975 | |
| Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983 | |
| Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, 2001 | |
| Sarangarh-Gomardha WLS, 1975 | |
| Pamed Wild Buffalo WLS, 1985 | |
| Udanti Wild Buffalo WLS, 1985 | |
| Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Fudam Bird Sanctuary | |
| Delhi | |
| Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992 | |
| Goa | |
| Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary, 1967 | |
| Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, 1968 | |
| Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, 1969 | |
| Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Madei Wildlife Sanctuary, 1999 | |
| Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, 1999 | |
| Haryana | |
| Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991 | |
| Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004 | |
| Gujarat | |
| Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, 1969 | |
| Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, 1973 | |
| Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979 | |
| Hingolgadh Nature Reserve, 1980 | |
| Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary, 1982 | |
| Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982 | |
| Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Thol Bird Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Rampara Vidi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Porbandar Bird Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990 | |
| Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990 | |
| Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, 1995 | |
| Kutch Bustard Sanctuary, 1995 | |
| Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004 | |
| Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2008 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | |
| Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Chail Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Chandra Taal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Churdhar Sanctuary | |
| Daranghati Sanctuary | |
| Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Gamgul Siyabehi WLS | |
| Kais WLS | |
| Kalatop-Khajjiar WLS | |
| Kanawar WLS | |
| Khokhan WLS | |
| Kibber WLS | |
| Kugti WLS | |
| Lippa Asrang WLS | |
| Majathal WLS | |
| Manali WLS | |
| Nargu WLS | |
| Pong Dam Lake WLS | |
| Renuka WLS | |
| Rupi Bhaba WLS | |
| Sainj WLS | |
| Sangla Valley (Rakchham Chitkul) WLS | |
| Sech Tuan Nala WLS | |
| Shikari Devi WLS | |
| Shimla Water Catchment WLS | |
| Talra WLS | |
| Tirthan WLS | |
| Tundah WLS | |
| Rohila WLS | |
| Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Trikuta Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Ramnagar Rakha WLS, 1981 | |
| Nandni WLS, 1981 | |
| Baltal-Thajwas WLS, 1987 | |
| Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Jasrota WLS, 1987 | |
| Lachipora WLS, 1987 | |
| Limber Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992 | |
| Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002 | |
| Tral Wildlife Sanctuary, 2019 | |
| Jharkhand | |
| Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985 | |
| Lawalong Wildlife sanctuary | |
| Mahauadanr Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Palamau Tiger Reserve | |
| Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Udhwa Lake Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Karnataka | |
| Adichunchanagiri Hills Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Attiveri Bird Sanctuary | |
| Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Biligiriranga Hills | |
| Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary | |
| Ghataprabha | |
| Gudavi Bird Sanctuary | |
| Gudekote Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Nugu WLS | |
| Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary | |
| Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary | |
| Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary | |
| Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Shettihalli WLS | |
| Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Jogimatti WLS | |
| Thimlapura WLS | |
| Yadahalli Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Kerala | |
| Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984 | |
| Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984 | |
| Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984 | |
| Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary, 2007 | |
| Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary, 2020 | |
| Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 2011 | |
| Kurinjimala Sanctuary, 2006 | |
| Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2010 | |
| Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary | |
| Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1958 | |
| Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1973 | |
| Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, 1958 | |
| Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983 | |
| Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982 | |
| Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984 | |
| Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, 1983 | |
| Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, 1973 | |
| Ladakh | |
| Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Lakshadweep | |
| Pitti Bird Sanctuary, 1972 | |
| Amini, India Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Madhya Pradesh | |
| Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, 1977 | |
| Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, 1974 | |
| Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975 | |
| National Chambal Sanctuary, 1979 | |
| Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Karera Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Ken Gharial Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Kheoni Sanctuary | |
| Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Orcha Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Phen Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sardarpur Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Son Gharial Sanctuary | |
| Veerangana Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996 | |
| Pachmarhi wildlife Sanctuary | |
| kuno wildlife sanctuary | |
| Ratapani Wildlife sanctuary | |
| snajay-dubri wildlife sanctuary | |
| Gangau wildlife saanctuary | |
| Maharashtra | |
| Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997 | |
| Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997 | |
| Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985 | |
| Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, 1970 | |
| Bordharan Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary 1986 | |
| Deolgaon-Rehkuri WLS | |
| Dhyanganga WLS 1997 | |
| Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, 1979 | |
| Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 | |
| Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Karnala Bird Sanctuary, 1968 | |
| Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Koka Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013 | |
| Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985 | |
| Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 | |
| Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Mansingdeo Wildlife Sanctuary2010 | |
| Mayani Bird Sanctuary | |
| Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997 | |
| Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985 | |
| Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary 2012 | |
| Naigaon Mayur Wildlife Sanctuary 1994 | |
| Nandur Madhameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary 1986 | |
| Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997 | |
| Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| New Bor Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| New Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1958 | |
| Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sudhagad Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013 | |
| Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013 | |
| Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1970 | |
| Thane Creek Flamingo Wildlife Sanctuary 2015 | |
| Thillari Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2003 | |
| Umred-Kharngla Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Wan Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1969 | |
| Yedsi Ramling Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Manipur | |
| Khongjaingamba Ching WLS, 2016 | |
| Yangoupokpi-Lokchao WLS, 1989 | |
| Kailam WLS | |
| Jiri-Makru WLS | |
| Bunning WLS | |
| Zeilad WLS | |
| Thinungei Bird Sanctuary | |
| Meghalaya | |
| Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Nongkhyllem WLS | |
| Siju WLS | |
| Narpuh WLS | |
| Mizoram | |
| Dampa Tiger Reserve | |
| Khawnglung WLS | |
| Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Ngengpui WLS | |
| Pualreng WLS | |
| Tawi WLS | |
| Thorangtlang WLS | |
| Tokalo WLS | |
| Nagaland | |
| Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary | |
| Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Odisha | |
| Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary, 1962 | |
| Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975 | |
| Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979 | |
| Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary, 1982 | |
| Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982 | |
| Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984 | |
| Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984 | |
| Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985 | |
| Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985 | |
| Nalbana Bird Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Sunabeda Tiger Reserve, 1988 | |
| Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, 1997 | |
| Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992 | |
| Kapilasa Wildlife Sanctuary, 2011 | |
| Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Punjab | |
| Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bir Aishvan WLS | |
| Bir Bhadson WLS | |
| Bir Bunerheri WLS | |
| Bir Dosanjh WLS | |
| Bir Gurdialpura WLS | |
| Bir Mehaswala WLS | |
| Bir Motibagh WLS | |
| Harike Lake WLS | |
| Jhajjar Bacholi WLS | |
| Kathlaur Kushlian WLS | |
| Takhni-Rehampur WLS | |
| Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Pondicherry | |
| Oussudu Bird Sanctuary, 2008 | |
| Sikkim | |
| Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, 1977 | |
| Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984 | |
| Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, 1984 | |
| Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, 1998 | |
| Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002 | |
| Kitam Bird Sanctuary, 2005 | |
| Rajasthan | |
| Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1960 | |
| Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1971 | |
| Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, 1971 | |
| National Chambal Sanctuary, 1979 | |
| Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979 | |
| Phulwari ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983 | |
| Todgarh-Raoli Sanctuary, 1983 | |
| Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Bandh Baratha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985 | |
| Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983 | |
| Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary, 1955 | |
| Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982 | |
| Jawahar Sagar Wildlife sanctuary, 1975 | |
| Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983 | |
| Kesarbagh Wildlife sanctuary, 1955 | |
| Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980 | |
| Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982 | |
| Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sawaimadhopur Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sawai Man Singh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984 | |
| Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983 | |
| Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1955 | |
| Tamil Nadu | |
| Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, 1936 | |
| Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1942 | |
| Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, 1967 | |
| Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, 1976 | |
| Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary, 1977 | |
| Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1980 | |
| Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Karikili Bird Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary, 1991 | |
| Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary, 1991 | |
| Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, 1994 | |
| Vellode Birds Sanctuary, 1997 | |
| Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, 1999 | |
| Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002 | |
| Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary, 2008 | |
| Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013 | |
| Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary, 2014 | |
| Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary, 2015 | |
| Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, 2016 | |
| Gangaikondam Spotted Dear Wildlife Sanctuary, | |
| Melaselvanoor-Keelaselvanoor WLS | |
| Mundanthurai WLS | |
| Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Theerthangal WLS | |
| Sakkarakottai WLS | |
| Telangana | |
| Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952 | |
| Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952 | |
| Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1953 | |
| Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1965 | |
| Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, 1977 | |
| Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, 1978 | |
| Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978 | |
| Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980 | |
| Tripura | |
| Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | |
| Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1957 | |
| Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1972 | |
| Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975 | |
| Ranipur Sanctuary, 1977 | |
| National Chambal Sanctuary, 1979 | |
| Bakhira Sanctuary, 1980 | |
| Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982 | |
| Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Kachhua Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Okhla Sanctuary, 1990 | |
| Saman Bird Sanctuary, 1990 | |
| Sandi Bird Sanctuary, 1990 | |
| Vijai Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990 | |
| Patna Bird Sanctuary, 1991 | |
| Suhelva Sanctuary, 1998 | |
| Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary | |
| Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary | |
| Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary | |
| Sur Sarovar Sanctuary | |
| Surha Tal Bird Sanctuary | |
| Turtle WLS | |
| Uttarakhand | |
| Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1955 | |
| Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, 1972 | |
| Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988 | |
| Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary, 1993 | |
| Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary, 2012 | |
| West Bengal | |
| Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976 | |
| Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1977 | |
| Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980 | |
| Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980 | |
| Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, 1982 | |
| Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986 | |
| Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985 | |
| Buxa Tiger Reserve, 1986 | |
| Mayurjharna Elephant Reserve, 2002 |
Conclusion
India’s wildlife sanctuaries are not just protected areas; they are living testaments to the country’s rich biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life. These sanctuaries play a vital role in safeguarding endangered species, conserving ecosystems, and promoting sustainable tourism and education. As we continue to explore and appreciate India’s natural heritage, we must ensure that these sanctuaries remain havens for wildlife, ensuring the preservation of India’s unparalleled biodiversity for generations to come.
