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Simbalbara National Park
Simbalbara National Park is a national park in India, established in 2010, covering 28 km² (11 sq mi). It is the #91 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 28 km²
- Established
- 2010
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- IXC · 71 km
Nearest airports to Simbalbara National Park
- 1Shaheed Bhagat Singh International AirportIXC71 kmstraight lineChandigarh, India
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- 2 DED73 kmstraight line
- 3 KUU163 kmstraight line
More about Simbalbara National Park
Simbalbara National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 28 km² (2,788 ha) — about 13.8 times the size of Monaco, making it the #91 largest national park in India (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2010, 16 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 Simbalbara National Park
The closest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 71 km away — around 1 h 32 min by car; alternatively Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED, 73 km). Other national parks within reach include Kalesar National Park (53 km²), Rajaji National Park (800 km²), Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary (958 km²) and Pin Valley National Park (675 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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