Tiger Reserves are not a type of protected area in India. They are a special category of protected area created specifically for the conservation of tigers.

Nanda Devi National Park is the largest national park in India, covering an area of 630.33 sq km.

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India, established in 1936.

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is the only marine national park in India, located in the Gulf of Mannar between India and Sri Lanka.

Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating national park in India, located in the Loktak Lake in Manipur.

Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India, covering an area of 644.26 sq km.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the oldest wildlife sanctuary in India, established in 1895.

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is the only biosphere reserve in India that is also a national park.

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is the largest biosphere reserve in India, covering an area of 22,367 sq km.

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is the oldest biosphere reserve in India, established in 1988.

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is the only tiger reserve in India that is also a national park.

Kaziranga Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India, covering an area of 1,030 sq km.

Kaziranga Tiger Reserve is the oldest tiger reserve in India, established in 1905.

Periyar Elephant Reserve is the only elephant reserve in India.

Periyar Elephant Reserve is the largest elephant reserve in India, covering an area of 1,200 sq km.