National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them UPSC

National parks are protected areas of natural beauty and ecological significance, designated by a government for the conservation of flora, fauna, and unique natural features. Many national parks are home to rivers, which are an integral part of their ecosystem and contribute to their scenic beauty. 

Here are the national parks of India and rivers flowing through them:

Gujarat National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

1. Gir National Park

• Shingada River
• Godavari River
• Datardi River
• Raval River
• Shetrunji River
• Hiran River
• Machhundri River
• Kamleshwar Dam

2. Blackbuck National Park

• Parvalia River
• Alang River

3. Gulf of Kutch National Park

• Sang River

4. Vansda National Park

• Ambika River

Rajasthan National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

1. Ranthambore National Park

• Banas River
• Chambal River

2. Keoladeo National Park

• Gambhir River
• Banganga River

3. Desert National Park

• Luni River

4. Sariska National Park

• Ruparel River

5. Mukundra Hills National Park

• Chambal River
• Kali River
• Ahu River
• Ramzan River

Haryana National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

1. Kalesar National Park

• Yamuna River

2. Sultanpur National Park

• Sahibi River
• Sultanpur Jheel

Uttar Pradesh National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

1. Dudhwa National Park

• Suheli River
• Mohana River

Jharkhand National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

1. Betla National Park (Palamau National Park)

• North Koel River
• Auranga River
• Palamu River

Bihar National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

1. Valmiki National Park

• Gandak River
• Masan River
• Pandai River
• Manor River
• Harha River
• Sonha River
• Pachnad River
• Bhapsa River

Madhya Pradesh National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

1. Kanha National Park

• Banjar River

2. Madhav National Park

• Manier River
• Sindh River

3. Bandhavgarh National Park

• Johilla
• Janadh
• Charanganga
• Damnar
• Banbei
• Ambanala
• Andhiyari Jhiria

4. Pench National Park

• Pench River

5. Van Vihar National Park

• Upper Lake (Bada Taalab)

6. Panna National Park

• Ken River
• Raneh Falls

8. Satpura National Park

• Denwa River

9. Kuno National Park

• Kuno River

10. Sanjay-Dubri National Park

• Gopad River
• Banas River
• Mawai River
• Mahan River
• Kodmar River
• Umrari River

Chhattisgarh National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Guru Ghasidas National Park

• Banas River
• Bijaur Nala
• Hasdeo River

(2) Indravati National Park

• Indravati River

(3) Kanger Valley National Park

• Kangar River

West Bengal National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Neora Valley National Park

• Neora River
• Changey Waterfall

(2) Singalila National Park

• Rammam River
• Srikhola River

(3) Sunderban National Park

• Ganges River (Hooghly River)
• Matla River
• Bidyadhari River
• Raimangal River
• Harinbhanga River

(4) Buxa National Park

• Raidak River
• Sankosh River
• Jayanti River
• Churnia River
• Turturi River
• Phashkhawa River
• Dima River
• Nonani River

(5) Gorumara National Park

• Murti River
• Raidak River
• Jaldhaka River

(6) Jaldapara National Park

• Torsa River
• Malangi River
• Hollong River
• Chirakhawa River
• Sissamara River
• Kalijhora River

Odisha National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Simlipal National Park

• Burhabalanga River
• Kahairi River
• Palpala Bandan River
• Salandi River

(2) Bhitarkanika National Park

• Brahmani River
• Baitarni River
• Dhamra River
• Pathsala River

Uttarakhand National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Jim Corbett National Park

• Ramganga River
• Sonanadi River
• Mandal River
• Palain River
• Kosi River

(2) Nanda Devi National Park

• Rishi Ganga River
• Dhauli Ganga River
• Alaknanda River

(3) Valley Of Flowers National Park

• Pushpawati River

(4) Rajaji National Park

• Ganges River
• Song River
• Suswa River

(5) Gangotri National Park

• Bhagirathi River

(6) Govind National Park

• Tons River

Himachal Pradesh National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Great Himalayan National Park

• Tirthan River
• Sainj River
• Jiwa Nal River
• Parvati River

(2) Pin Valley National Park

• Pin River

(3) Inderkilla National Park

• Beas River

(4) Khirganga National Park

• Parvati River

(5) Simbalbara National Park

• Yamuna River (Nearby)

Jammu and Kashmir National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Dachigam National Park

• Dagwan River

(2) Salim Ali National Park

• Jhelum River

(3) Kazinag National Park

• Jhelum River

(4) Kishtwar National Park

• Kiar
• Nath
• Kibar
• Marwah

Ladakh National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

1. Hemis National Park

• Indus River
• Markha River
• Sumdah River
• Rumbak River

Sikkim National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Khangchendzonga National Park

• Teesta River
• Rathong Chu River
• Prek Chu River
• Talung River

Arunachal Pradesh National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Namdapha National Park

• Noa-Dihing River
• Namdapha River
• Diyun River
• Dapha River
• Deban River

(2) Mouling Mational Park

• Siang River

Assam National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Kaziranga National Park

• Brahmaputra River
• Diphlu River

(2) Manas National Park

• Manas River

(3) Nameri National Park

• Jia-Bhoroli River
• Nameri River
• Upper Dikorai River
• Bor Dikorai River

(4) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

• Brahmaputra River
• Lohit River
• Dibru River
• Saikhowa River

(5) Orang National Park

• Pachnoi River
• Dhanshiri River
• Belsiri River

(6) Raimona National Park

• Sonkosh River
• Saralbhanga River
• Pekua River

(7) Dehing Patkai National Park

• Dehing River

Manipur National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Keibul Lamjao National Park

• Manipur River
• Loktak Lake

(2) Sirohi (Shirui) National Park

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Meghalaya National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Nokrek National Park

• Simsang River (Goneshwari River)

(2) Balphakram National Park

• Simsang River
• Ganol River
• Dareng River
• Nitai River
• Bhugi River

Mizoram National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Murlen National Park

• Tiau River
• Tuivai River
• Champhai River

(2) Phawngpui National Park

• Kolodyne River

Nagaland National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Intanki National Park

• Dhansiri River
• Monglu River
• Intanki River
• Duilong River

Tripura National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Clouded Leopard National Park

• Gumti River

(2) Rajbari National Park

• Gumti River

Goa National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Mollem National Park

• Dudhsagar River

Maharashtra National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Tadoba National Park

• Andhari River

(2) Chandoli National Park

• Warana River

(3) Gugamal National Park

• Tapti River
• Khandu River
• Dolar River
• Sipna River
• Gadga River
• Khapra River
• Wan River

(4) Nawegaon National Park

• Nawegaon Lake

(5) Sanjay Gandhi National Park

• Dahisar River
• Mithi River
• Poisar River
• Oshiwara River

(6) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (Pench) National Park

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 Andhra Pradesh National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Rajiv Gandhi National Park

• Penna River

(2) Papikonda National Park

• Godavari River

(3) Sri Venkateswara National Park

• Swarnamukhi River
• Musuthieru River
• Gunjana River
• Gundaleru River

Telangana National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park

• Musi River (not directly connected to the national park)

(2) Mrugavani National Park

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(3) Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park

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Karnataka National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Bandipur National Park

• Kabini River
• Moyar River
• Nugu River

(2) Bannerghatta National Park

• Suvarnamukhi River

(3) Kudremukh National Park

• Tunga River
• Bhadra River
• Nethravathi River

(4) Anshi National Park

• Kali River

(5) Nagarhole National Park

• Nagarahole River

Kerala National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Eravikulam National Park

• Tributaries of River Pambar
• Tributaries of River Periyar and Chalakkudy

(2) Periyar National Park

• Periyar River
• Pamba River

(3) Silent Valley National Park

• Kunthipuzha River

(4) Mathikettan Shola National Park

• Uchilikuthipuzha
• Mathikettanpuzha
• Njandar

(5) Anamudi Shola National Park

• Tributaries of Pambar River

(6) Pambadum Shola National Park

• Tributaries of Pambar River

Tamil Nadu National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Guindy National Park

• Adyar River

(2) Gulf Of Mannar Marine National Park

• Vaigai River
• Pambar River
• Chittar River
• Vaippar River
• Manimuthar River
• Thamirabarani River

(3) Mudumalai National Park

• Moyar River

(4) Mukurthi National Park

• River Pykara

(5) Indira Gandhi National Park

• Aliyar River
• Chinnar River
• Thirumoorthy River
• Amaravathi River

Andaman and Nicobar National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them

(1) Campbell Bay National Park

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(2) Galathea National Park

• Galathea River
• Jubilee River
• Amrit Kaur River
• Dak Aniang River
• Dak Tayal River

(3) Rani Jhansi Marine National Park

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(4) Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

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(5) Saddle Peak National Park

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(6) Mount Harriet National Park

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