National Parks Mention in Unesco world Heritage site:
1.Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (2014) :
Located in western part of Himalayan mountains in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
this Park is well known for its high alpine peaks, alpine meadows and riverine forests.
It also encloses glacial and snow meltwater sources of several rivers as well as the catchment area.
It is a biodiversity hotspot with 25 types of forests inhabited by myriads of faunal species, several of which are threatened.
2.Keoladeo National Park (1985):
This wetland is located in the state of Rajasthan and served as a duck shooting reserve till the end of 19 century. However, soon enough the hunting ceased.
the area was declared a national park in 1982. This National Park is home to 375 bird species and various other life forms.
It also serves as a wintering ground to Palaearctic migratory waterfowl, critically endangered Siberian Crane as well as to globally threatened- Greater Spotted Eagle and Imperial Eagle.
It is acclaimed for its resident population of non-migratory breeding birds.
3.Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985):
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a biodiversity hotspot located in Assam.
It is a part of Manas Tiger Reserve and sprawls alongside Manas river.
A range of forested hills, alluvial grasslands and tropical evergreen forests are responsible for the breathtaking beauty and serene environment of the site.
It also provides a habitable environment to a range of endangered species such as- tiger, greater one-horned rhino, swamp deer, pygmy hog and Bengal florican.
4 & 5-Nanda Devi & Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005):
Both of these National Parks are exceptionally beautiful high-altitude West Himalayan landscapes and fall within the boundaries of the state of Uttarakhand.
Nanda Devi National Park boasts rugged and high-mountain wilderness and is dominated by India’s second-highest mountain-the peak of Nanda Devi.
The Valley of Flowers, in contrast, flaunts aesthetically pleasing meadows of alpine flowers.
Numerous kinds of floral and faunal species reside in these parks, along with a significant population of globally threatened species including- Snow leopard, Himalayan Musk Deer etc.
6.Sundarban National Park (1987):
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7.Western Ghats (2012):
Western Ghats consist of a chain of mountains running parallel to India’s Western Coast and passing from the states of Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
They cover an immense area in a 1600 km long stretch and are interrupted only once by a 30km Palghat gap at around 11 degrees North.
They also influence the Indian monsoon weather patterns that mediate the warm tropical climate of the region and act as a barrier to rain-laden monsoon winds that sweep in from the south-west.
Western Ghats are also home to tropical evergreen forests, as well as to 325 globally threatened species.
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