Top 10 Largest Forests In India

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1. Sundarbans Mangrove Forest in West Bengal is the largest mangrove forest in India, spanning approximately 10,000 sq km and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger

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2. Simlipal Forest in Odisha extends across about 2,750 sq km and is a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to tigers, elephants, and rich biodiversity

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3. Namdapha National Park and Forest in Arunachal Pradesh covers around 1,985 sq km and is one of the most diverse forests, with species like red panda, clouded leopard

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4. Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh is renowned for its high density of Bengal tigers. Spanning 1,536 sq km, it features dense forests, hills, and meadows

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5. Gir Forest in Gujarat spans approximately 1,412 sq km and is the only natural habitat of the endangered Asiatic lion

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6. Jim Corbett National Park and Forest in Uttarakhand covers around 1,318 sq km and is India's first national park, renowned for its population of tigers and elephants

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7. Kaziranga Forest in Assam occupies about 1,090 sq km and is internationally recognised for its population of one-horned rhinoceros, as well as elephants and wild water buffalo

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8. Kanha National Park and Forest in Madhya Pradesh has a core area of around 940 sq km. It is known for its Barasingha and tiger population

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9. Bandipur Forest in Karnataka spans approximately 874 sq km and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, known for its tiger and elephant populations

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10. Dandeli Forest in Karnataka is spread over an area of about 866 sq km and is known for its rich biodiversity, including black panthers and a variety of bird species

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