| India's wildernesses and wildlife are her most magnificient natural heritage. At present there are 53 National Parks and 247 Sancturies.Project Tiger was set up for the protection of the environment of the various species also come under the category of National Parks.The total area of India's protected reserve is 90,000 sq Kms which constitutes only 3% of the India's land area and 12% of the total forest area.Some of the important National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries for tourist interest are as follows: |