India has 18 Biosphere Reserves these reserves protect ecosystems, biodiversity, cultural heritage while promoting sustainable development
Biosphere Reserves
1. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Nilgiri is first Biosphere Reserve in India 1986 part of the Western Ghats.
Attractions places - Ooty, Bandipur National Park, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Silent Valley National Park
2. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve Uttarakhand, Nanda Devi Biosphere reserve includes Nanda Devi, Valley of Flowers National Parks.
Attractions places - Nanda Devi Peak, Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib
3. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Tamil Nadu, Gulf of Mannar is first marine biosphere reserve in South Asia.
Attractions places - Rameswaram, Adam’s Bridge Ram Setu, Coral Reefs
4. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve, West Bengal, Sundarbans Biosphere reserve is largest mangrove forest, home to Royal Bengal Tigers.
Attractions places - Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary, Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, Dobanki Watchtower
5. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Great Nicobar Biosphere reserve is largest island in Andaman and Nicobar is home to indigenous tribes.
Attractions places - Indira Point southernmost point of India, Campbell Bay National Park
6. Simlipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha, Simlipai Biosphere reserve is Largest biosphere reserve in India, famous for waterfalls, tigers.
Attractions places - Simlipal National Park, Barehipani & Joranda Waterfalls
7. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve Madhya Pradesh, Pachmarhi Biosphere reserve includes Satpura National Park a UNESCO site.
Attractions places - Pachmarhi Hill Station, Bee Falls Dhoopgarh, Achanakmar Amarkantak, Biosphere Reserve Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
8. Achanakmar Amarkantak Biosphere reserve is Source of Narmada River.
Attractions places - Amarkantak Temple, Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary
9. Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve Kerala Tamil Nadu, Agasthyamala Biosphere reserve are named after Sage Agastya known for Ayurveda plants.
Attractions places - Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Dam, Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
10. Dibru Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve Assam, Dibru Saikhowa Biosphere reserve are Riverine island ecosystem, home to feral horses.
Attractions places - Maguri Beel, Dolphin Watching in Brahmaputra River
11. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve Meghalaya, Nokrek Biosphere reserve are home to the rare Red Panda.
Attractions places - Nokrek National Park, Balpakram National Park, Dehang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve Arunachal Pradesh
12. Dehang Dibang Biosphere reserve are least explored home to Mishmi Hills.
Attractions places - Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary Dibang Valley, Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve Sikkim,
13. Khangchendzonga Biosphere reserve Includes Mount Khangchendzonga a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Attractions places - Yuksom, Dzongri Trek, Gurudongmar Lake
14. Manas Biosphere Reserve Assam, Manas Biosphere reserve is UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the rare Golden Langur.
Attractions places - Manas National Park, River Rafting in Manas River
15 Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve Andhra Pradesh, Seshachalam Biosphere reserve is first biosphere reserve in Andhra Pradesh, home to Red Sanders.
Attractions places - Tirupati, Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary
16. Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve Himachal Pradesh, Cold Desert Biosphere reserve Covers Spiti and Pin Valley.
Attractions places - Key Monastery, Chandratal Lake, Pin Valley National Park
17. Panna Biosphere Reserve Madhya Pradesh, Panna Biosphere reserve is UNESCO-listed 2020 famous for diamond mines.
Attractions places - Panna National Park, Ken River
18. Sunderban Biosphere Reserve West Bengal, Sunderbans Biosphere reserve are Largest delta in the world, home to Royal Bengal Tigers
Attractions places - Sunderban National Park, Sajnekhali Watchtower