Last Call: 9 Indian National Parks Closing This Monsoon

Date: 28-05-2025 Ghum India Ghum All Images Source: Wikimedia Commons

Rainy trails, rising rivers, and jungle calm mean many national parks shut for monsoon. Here’s your final call before they go off-limits for the season.

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Closed July–September. This tiger territory becomes rugged and risky during rains, offering wildlife a breather from jeeps and lenses.

Periyar National Park, Kerala

Open year-round, but monsoon makes boat safaris risky. Skip the downpour and come later for smooth waters and lush green views.

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Home to many tigers, Bandhavgarh shuts July 1–Oct 15. The forest transforms, and even big cats take cover from monsoon downpours.

Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Kanha stays closed July to mid-Oct. Trails flood, forests thicken, and nature enjoys some well-earned solitude away from human hustle.

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

Dhikala Zone closes mid-June due to floods and muddy paths. Other zones may stay open, but peak wildlife action waits till post-monsoon.

Pench National Park, MP & Maharashtra

Inspired The Jungle Book, Pench closes core zones in monsoon. Buffer areas may open briefly, but expect limited access.

Tadoba National Park, Maharashtra

By late June, Tadoba’s core zones close due to rain. Brave the weather and you might still explore buffer areas—with caution.

Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka

Closed July–September. The forest gets slippery and misty, creating the perfect pause for wildlife and a no-go for tourists.

Gir National Park, Gujarat

Gir shuts June 16–mid-Oct. Monsoon floods cut off paths, and the Asiatic lions get their royal privacy amid the soaked wilderness.