India · national park
Guindy National Park
Guindy National Park is a national park in India, established in 1977, covering 2.8 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #100 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 2.8 km²
- Established
- 1977
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MAA · 7 km
Nearest airports to Guindy National Park
- 1 MAA7 kmstraight line
- 2 TIR102 kmstraight line
- 3 PNY124 kmstraight line
More about Guindy National Park
Guindy National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 2.8 km² (280 ha) — about 1.4 times the size of Monaco, making it the #100 largest national park in India (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1977, 49 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Guindy National Park
The closest airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 7 km away — around 9 minutes by car; alternatively Tirupati International Airport (TIR, 102 km). Other national parks within reach include Sri Venkateswara National Park (353 km²), Sathanur fossilized tree trunks, Rajiv Gandhi National Park (2 km²) and Bannerghatta National Park (261 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Guindy National Park?
When was Guindy National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Guindy National Park?
What protection category is Guindy National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.