10 Best National Parks To Visit In September

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Nagarahole National Park

Located in Karnataka, this is a must-visit national park for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. The forest safari experience offers a high probability of spotting Bengal tigers and Asian elephants in their natural habitat.

A bridge over the Kabini River at Nagarahole National Park | Shutterstock

Dachigam National Park

Home of the hangul (Kashmir stag), September offers a chance to witness Dachigam National Park's vibrant autumn colours and animals like musk deer, Himalayan brown bears and Himalayan black bears.

A group of grey langurs in Dachigam National Park | Shutterstock

Hemis National Park

September in Ladakh’s Hemis National Park is the best time for trekking, enjoying the park's greenery and wildflowers, and spotting wildlife like blue sheep (bharal).

A blue sheep in Hemis National Park | Shutterstock

Silent Valley National Park

Nestled in the Western Ghats in Kerala, this place is renowned for its natural beauty. September is ideal for experiencing its landscapes fresh from the monsoon rains and a quieter time away from crowds.

The rolling hills of Silent Valley National Park | Shutterstock

Valley Of Flowers National Park

This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uttarakhand is where nature blooms in full glory. From July to September, exotic flowers such as orchids, poppies, primulas, marigolds and daisies and more dazzle visitors.

Wildflowers bloom in the Valley of Flowers National Park | Shutterstock

Vansda National Park

Located in the Navsari district of Gujarat, this is a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts because of its diverse animal life, including leopards, hyenas, bison, sambar deer and four-horned antelopes.

A leopard in Vansda National Park | drsejal_wildlifeadventure/Instagram

Nokrek National Park

Designated a biosphere reserve in 2009, Nokrek encapsulates the allure of the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The park is a sanctuary for the endangered red panda and the Asian elephant. It is characterised by its hilly terrain and subtropical forests.

Mushrooms grow on a tree in Nokrek National Park | perspectives__with__bhumi/Instagram

Periyar National Park

With its dense forests, grasslands and perennial rivers, this national park of Kerala is home to over 35 species of mammals, including elephants, tigers, leopards, gaurs and sambar deer.

A view of Periyar National Park | Shutterstock

Desert National Park

The post-monsoon month of September is the best time to visit Desert National Park in Rajasthan to see its undulating sand dunes, jagged rocks, dense salt lake bottoms and intermedial areas.

Asiatic wildcats in Desert National Park | Shutterstock

Khangchendzonga National Park

September in Sikkim brings clear skies that offer unobstructed views of the Kanchenjunga mountain range, shimmering alpine lakes and the opportunity to walk on rugged trails that wind through the national park's old-growth forests.

A red panda on a tree | Shutterstock

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