Parks not only preserve nature for future generations, but also provide recreational opportunities for nature lovers. The parks are protected and reserved for an unparalleled landscape of oceans, lakes, forests, jungles and mountains. From the immense lowland grasslands of Africa to the astounding glaciers in South America.
National parks have something unique. Here are the 10 most beautiful national parks in the world that are full of scenic beauty.
10. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
In the center of the Croatian capital is the Plitvice Lakes National Park. The beauty of this park lies in sixteen lakes connected by waterfalls, cascades and kilometers of pleasant board trails. Mineral-rich water breaks through the rock. The national park covers about 300 square kilometers, and the lakes are connected by about 8 square kilometers. Plitvice is home to Europe's largest forest bears, deer, wolves, wild boars and rare bird species. Tourists have a view of the lake from an 18-kilometer wooden footbridge, surrounded by clouds of different kinds of butterflies flying through the rumbling waters.
9. Arches National Park, USA
Arches National Park covers the largest concentration of natural red sandstone in the world. The park has over 2,000 arches formed by conventional processes. Arches National Park has many striking geological features such as colossal balanced cliffs, massive sandstone strata, dwarf thorns and spiral peaks that attract millions of visitors from around the world every year.
The arch is famous for its juniper trees, which bloom from April to July. Few species of animals live in the sandstone, such as deer, foxes and kangaroos.
8. Kaziranga National Park, India
Kaziranga National Park is one of the most popular holiday destinations in India. Kaziranga is surrounded by tall elephant grasslands, swampy lagoons, dense rainforest and covers 430 square kilometers. The park is home to 2,200 endangered Indian one-horned rhinos. In addition to the beauty of the park, the Brahmaputra river flows, which makes the park mysterious. Undoubtedly, the park is known for rich wildlife and provides a breeding ground for the Indian elephant, wild buffalo, Indian tiger and swamp deer.
7. Komodo National Park, Indonesia
In eastern Indonesia, Komodo National Park is often ranked among the top ten places to visit in the world. The park has three large islands: Komodo, Rinka and Padar. Komodo National Park is home to monitor lizards, usually three meters long and weighing over 90 pounds. The beauty of the park lies in the panoramic views of the savannah, rainforest, clear blue ocean and crystal sandy beaches. Komodo has the richest and most amazing underwater marine biota, making it the best diving destination in the world. The waters surrounding the islands are turbulent and full of diverse marine life.
6. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile / Argentina
The outstanding Torres del Paine National Park is part of the Areas Silvestres Protegidas de Estado de Chile National Assembly. It sits on 242,242 hectares of land and receives over 150,000 visitors annually, making it the most visited national park in Chile. The most distinctive landscapes of the National Park are three granite peaks rising 9,350 feet above sea level. The granite peaks, along with the surrounding rivers, lakes and valleys, form the Blue Tower, which is Chile's most majestic and stunning natural feature.
5. Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Fiordland National Park is renowned for its stunning natural features and exceptional beauty. This is the only place with views of mountain peaks that are covered with ice, sparkling fjords, snow-capped valleys, icy lakes, rivers wandering through the rainforest. Marine parks have rare black corals and are visible here only at shallow depths, covered with a layer of fresh water.
4. Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
Far north of the border with Sudan, in the rugged semi-arid valleys of Karamoja province, it is one of the most remote national parks in the world. Only a few people make the pilgrimage to the park. However, the spectacular beauty of this pristine desert makes it one of the most popular destinations in the pearl of Africa.
Kidepo National Park has 475 different bird species, second only to Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is home to some of the rarest and most sought after African birds. Aside from the stunning birds, it is home to the smallest ethnic group in Africa, whose culture and language is reserved for its unique nature.
3. Jiuzhaigou National Park, China
Jiuzhaigou National Park is one of China's cherished wonders. More than two million visitors come to the park each year to marvel at its turquoise blue lakes, rushing waterfall and deep forests lit by icy mountains. Jiuzhaigou National Park is located near the border of the Tibetan Himalayan Plateau in Northern Sichuan Province. The park is home to over 220 endangered and bird species. No other national park offers scenery or natural purity like Jiuzhaigou.
2. Banff National Park, Canada
Simplicity marks the beginning of Canada's first national park, Banff. It occupies 6 641 sq. miles of unparalleled mountain scenery adjacent to the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Millions of tourists visit this attraction to admire the local beauty. Snow-capped mountains, shimmering glaciers and sweeping panoramas are part of the charm of the magnificent Banff National Park.
1. Galapagos National Park, Ecuador
Galapagos National Park was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. It consists of a spectacular archipelago of volcanic islands. The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the famous Galapagos tortoises, marine iguanas and penguins. Galapagos is the only national park in the world where wild animals are not afraid of humans. Curious sea lions enjoy swimming next to humans.
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