of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has 5 declared National Parks with a total area over 307.84 km2 (118.86 sq mi), covering only 0.24% of the state. This is the third lowest % area covered of all Indian states and Union territories.
- Indira Gandhi National Park (previously: Aanamalai National Park), 117.10 km2 (45.21 sq mi), Est. 1989.
- Mudumalai National Park 103.24 km2 (39.86 sq mi), Est. 1990
- Mukurthi National Park 78.46 km2 (30.29 sq mi), Est. 1982
- Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park 6.23 km2 (2.41 sq mi), Est. 1980
- Guindy National Park 2.82 km2 (1.09 sq mi), Est. 1976
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- Palani Hills National Park 736.87 km2 (284.51 sq mi) (PRO) is a proposed upgrade of the Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary being established in 2008.
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