India has some of the world’s most scenic and diverse national parks, from the Hemis and Valley of Flowers in the north to the Namdapha in the East, Ranthambore and Gir in the west to the Periyar in the south. These national parks in India safeguard the natural habitats of land and marine animals from human encroachment. India has the third highest number of National Parks (106) in the world, and many of these parks are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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