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Ranthambore National Park, India
Ranthambore National Park is of the most important Project Tiger reserves. Established in 1955, it is renowned for its population of Bengal tigers. These amazing creatures are diurnal, so they can easily be spotted during the day. Other fauna in the park includes: Indian leopard, wild boar, sloth bear, striped hyena, and rhesus macaque. Aside from the safari rides, the park is also famous for the Ranthambhore Fort, which towers over the entire park area. It was build in the 10th century and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, about 145 km away. It is served by internal flights, as well as some flights from the Middle East.
Location: Rajasthan, India — VIEW MAP
Contact: Website
Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Yala National Park is the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Bordering the Indian Ocean and having been designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, it is the most visited national park in the country.
The park is one of the 70 important bird areas in Sri Lanka and is the perfect place to go on a bird watching safari. Some of the birds you can spot here include the Sri Lanka grey hornbill, Sri Lanka wood pigeon, black-necked stork, flamingos, pelicans, egrets, Indian peafowl, and black stork. You can also find mammals in this national park, such as the sloth bear, leopard, elephant, fishing cat, and Toque macaque. Reptiles also live in the park, so you might encounter mugger crocodile and saltwater crocodile, as well as sea turtles and lizards.
The nearest airport is the Bandaranayake International Airport in Colombo, which is served by flights from Europe, Middle East, and the rest of Asia.
Location: Hambantota, Sri Lanka — VIEW MAP
Contact: +94 112 888 585
Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Established in 1973 and having been granted the status of World Heritage site in 1984, Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. The park has a tropical monsoon climate with high humidity year-round.
Aside from the king cobra and rock python, the park is also home to the monitor lizard and starred tortoise. There are more than 68 species of mammals including the Bengal tiger, sloth bear, Bengal fox, honey badger, fishing cat, leopard cat, and Indian civets. The national park is home to some of Nepal’s threatened bird species, such as the blossom-headed parakeet and the Bengal florican.
The park is served by Bharatpur Airport which is connected only to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The latter, however, is served by flights from Europe, Middle East, and the rest of Asia.
Location: Subarnapur 44200, Nepal — VIEW MAP
Contact: +977 981-4308051 | Website
Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Komodo National Park includes three large islands — Komodo, Padar and Rinca — and 26 smaller ones. Founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most famous “inhabitant” of the park is, of course, the Komodo dragon, but it has some interesting neighbors, too: the Javan spitting cobra, Russell’s viper, water buffalo, wild boar, green imperial pigeon, great-billed parrot, and the white-bellied sea eagle, among others. Eco-tourism is the main strategy here, and the rich high marine biodiversity makes the park extremely popular for scuba diving.
The park is served by Komodo Airport, but you need to connect through Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. The latter receives regular flights from Australia and the rest of Asia.
Location: East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia — VIEW MAP
Contact: Website
Foping Nature Reserve, China
Foping Nature Reserve is that national park that will make you go “awwww” because — you guessed it — it’s home to giant pandas! In fact, the reservation was set up in 1978 to protect these magnificent creatures. Aside from the giant pandas, you can also spot the golden money, the dwarf musk deer, the North-Chinese leopard, the red and white giant flying squirrel, and the Asiatic black bear. The park offers wildlife viewing, birdwatching tours, as well as hiking trails.
The closest airport is Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, which is served by a lot of flights from other Asian countries, as well as one flight from Helsinki (Finland), and one from Mackenzie (Canada).
More Information About National Parks in Asia
Interested in exploring the flora and fauna of Asia? Then book one of the wildlife safaris in Asia and enjoy the majestic animals this continent is home to. If you’d like to learn more about the top national parks in Asia, check out these articles we’ve rounded up for your reading pleasure!
- 12 of Asia’s Top National Parks by Zoe Crane from Inside Journeys
- 12 of the Best National Parks in Asia from Selective Asia
- Best National Parks in Asia by Philippa George from On the Go Tours
- 7 National Parks You Should Visit in Southeast Asia from Go Asean
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