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 Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Battimalv Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Belle Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Benett Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bingham Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Blister Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bluff Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bondoville Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Brush Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Buchanan Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Chanel Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Cinque Islands Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Clyde Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Cone Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Curlew (B.P.) Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Curlew Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Dot Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Dottrell Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Duncan Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| East Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| East of Inglis Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Egg Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Entrance Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Flat Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Gander Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Girjan Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Goose Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Hump Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| James Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Jungle Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Kyd Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Landfall Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Latouche Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Lohabarrack (Saltwater Crocodile) Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Mangrove Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Mask Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Mayo Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Megapode Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Montogemery Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Narcondam Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| North Brother Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| North Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| North Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Oliver Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Orchid Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Ox Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Oyster Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Oyster Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Paget Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Parkinson Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Passage Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Patric Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Peacock Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Pitman Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Point Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Potanma Islands Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Ranger Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Roper Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Ross Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Rowe Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sandy Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sea Serpent Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Shark Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Shearme Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sir Hugh Rose Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sisters Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Snake Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Snake Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| South Brother Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| South Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| South Sentinel Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Spike Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Spike Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Stoat Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Surat Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Swamp Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Table (Delgarno) Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Table (Excelsior) Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Talabaicha Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Temple Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Tillongchang Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Tree Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Trilby Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Tuft Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| West Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Wharf Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| White Cliff Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| 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 Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| 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 Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sukhna Lake Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| 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 Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975 | |
| Pamed Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985 | |
| Udanti Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanctuary, 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 | |
| See also: List of protected areas of 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 Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Kais Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Kalatop-Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Lippa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Manali Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sainj Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sangla Valley (Rakchham Chitkul) Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sech Tuan Nala Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Talra Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Rohila Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Trikuta Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Ramnagar Rakha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Nandni Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981 | |
| Baltal-Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987 | |
| Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary, 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 Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary | |
| Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary | |
| Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary | |
| Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| 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 Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Dhyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary 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 Wildlife Sanctuary, 2016 | |
| Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989 | |
| Kailam Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Jiri-Makru Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bunning Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Thinungei Bird Sanctuary | |
| Meghalaya | |
| Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Siju Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Mizoram | |
| Dampa Tiger Reserve | |
| Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Tokalo Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| 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 Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bir Bunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bir Dosanjh Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bir Mehaswala Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Bir Motibagh Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Harike Lake Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Jhajjar Bacholi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Kathlaur Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Takhni-Rehampur Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| 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 Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Theerthangal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Sakkarakottai Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| 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 Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| 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.
