National Parks and Rivers Flowing Through Them UPSC

National parks are protected areas aimed at conserving India’s rich biodiversity and wildlife. Many national parks are associated with rivers, which provide water, support aquatic life, and maintain ecological balance. For UPSC aspirants, this topic is highly important and frequently asked in Prelims, as questions often test knowledge of geography, wildlife habitats, and river systems. Remembering which rivers flow through which parks helps in answering both environment and geography-related questions efficiently.

Rivers passing through Andaman and Nicobar National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Campbell Bay National Park	–
Galathea National Park	Galathea River, Jubilee River, Amrit Kaur River, Dak Aniang River, Dak Tayal River
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park	–
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park	–
Saddle Peak National Park	–
Mount Harriet National Park	–

Rivers passing through Andhra Pradesh National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Rajiv Gandhi National Park	Penna River
Papikonda National Park	Godavari River
Sri Venkateswara National Park	Swarnamukhi River, Musuthieru River, Gunjana River, Gundaleru River

Rivers passing through Arunachal Pradesh National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Namdapha National Park	Noa-Dihing River, Namdapha River, Diyun River, Dapha River, Deban River
Mouling National Park	Siang River

Rivers passing through Assam National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Kaziranga National Park	Brahmaputra River, Diphlu River
Manas National Park	Manas River
Nameri National Park	Jia-Bhoroli River, Nameri River, Upper Dikorai River, Bor Dikorai River
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park	Brahmaputra River, Lohit River, Dibru River, Saikhowa River
Orang National Park	Pachnoi River, Dhanshiri River, Belsiri River
Raimona National Park	Sonkosh River, Saralbhanga River, Pekua River
Dehing Patkai National Park	Dehing River

Rivers passing through Bihar National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Valmiki National Park	Gandak River, Masan River, Pandai River, Manor River, Harha River, Sonha River, Pachnad River, Bhapsa River

Rivers passing through Chhattisgarh National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Guru Ghasidas National Park	Banas River, Bijaur Nala, Hasdeo River
Indravati National Park	Indravati River
Kanger Valley National Park	Kangar River

Rivers passing through Goa National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Mollem National Park	Dudhsagar River

Rivers passing through Gujarat National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Gir National Park	Shingada River, Godavari River, Datardi River, Raval River, Shetrunji River, Hiran River, Machhundri River, Kamleshwar Dam
Blackbuck National Park	Parvalia River, Alang River
Gulf of Kutch National Park	Sang River
Vansda National Park	Ambika River

Rivers passing through Haryana National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Kalesar National Park	Yamuna River
Sultanpur National Park	Sahibi River, Sultanpur Jheel

Rivers passing through Himachal Pradesh National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Great Himalayan National Park	Tirthan River, Sainj River, Jiwa Nal River, Parvati River
Pin Valley National Park	Pin River
Inderkilla National Park	Beas River
Khirganga National Park	Parvati River
Simbalbara National Park	Yamuna River (Nearby)

Rivers passing through Jammu and Kashmir National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Dachigam National Park	Dagwan River
Salim Ali National Park	Jhelum River
Kazinag National Park	Jhelum River
Kishtwar National Park	Kiar, Nath, Kibar, Marwah

Rivers passing through Jharkhand National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Betla National Park (Palamau National Park)	North Koel River, Auranga River, Palamu River

Rivers passing through Karnataka National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Bandipur National Park	Kabini River, Moyar River, Nugu River
Bannerghatta National Park	Suvarnamukhi River
Kudremukh National Park	Tunga River, Bhadra River, Nethravathi River
Anshi National Park	Kali River
Nagarhole National Park	Nagarahole River

Rivers passing through Kerala National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Eravikulam National Park	Tributaries of River Pambar, Tributaries of River Periyar and Chalakkudy
Periyar National Park	Periyar River, Pamba River
Silent Valley National Park	Kunthipuzha River
Mathikettan Shola National Park	Uchilikuthipuzha, Mathikettanpuzha, Njandar
Anamudi Shola National Park	Tributaries of Pambar River
Pambadum Shola National Park	Tributaries of Pambar River

Rivers passing through Ladakh National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Hemis National Park	Indus River, Markha River, Sumdah River, Rumbak River

Rivers passing through Madhya Pradesh National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Kanha National Park	Banjar River
Madhav National Park	Manier River, Sindh River
Bandhavgarh National Park	Johilla, Janadh, Charanganga, Damnar, Banbei, Ambanala, Andhiyari Jhiria
Pench National Park	Pench River
Van Vihar National Park	Upper Lake (Bada Taalab)
Panna National Park	Ken River, Raneh Falls
Satpura National Park	Denwa River
Kuno National Park	Kuno River
Sanjay-Dubri National Park	Gopad River, Banas River, Mawai River, Mahan River, Kodmar River, Umrari River

Rivers passing through Maharashtra National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Tadoba National Park	Andhari River
Chandoli National Park	Warana River
Gugamal National Park	Tapti River, Khandu River, Dolar River, Sipna River, Gadga River, Khapra River, Wan River
Nawegaon National Park	Nawegaon Lake
Sanjay Gandhi National Park	Dahisar River, Mithi River, Poisar River, Oshiwara River
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (Pench) National Park	–

Rivers passing through Manipur National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Keibul Lamjao National Park	Manipur River, Loktak Lake
Sirohi (Shirui) National Park	–

Rivers passing through Meghalaya National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Nokrek National Park	Simsang River (Goneshwari River)
Balphakram National Park	Simsang River, Ganol River, Dareng River, Nitai River, Bhugi River

Rivers passing through Mizoram National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Murlen National Park	Tiau River, Tuivai River, Champhai River
Phawngpui National Park	Kolodyne River

Rivers passing through Nagaland National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Intanki National Park	Dhansiri River, Monglu River, Intanki River, Duilong River

Rivers passing through Odisha National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Simlipal National Park	Burhabalanga River, Kahairi River, Palpala Bandan River, Salandi River
Bhitarkanika National Park	Brahmani River, Baitarni River, Dhamra River, Pathsala River

Rivers passing through Rajasthan National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Ranthambore National Park	Banas River, Chambal River
Keoladeo National Park	Gambhir River, Banganga River
Desert National Park	Luni River
Sariska National Park	Ruparel River
Mukundra Hills National Park	Chambal River, Kali River, Ahu River, Ramzan River

Rivers passing through Sikkim National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Khangchendzonga National Park	Teesta River, Rathong Chu River, Prek Chu River, Talung River

Rivers passing through Tamil Nadu National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Guindy National Park	Adyar River
Gulf Of Mannar Marine National Park	Vaigai River, Pambar River, Chittar River, Vaippar River, Manimuthar River, Thamirabarani River
Mudumalai National Park	Moyar River
Mukurthi National Park	River Pykara
Indira Gandhi National Park	Aliyar River, Chinnar River, Thirumoorthy River, Amaravathi River

Rivers passing through Telangana National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park	Musi River (not directly connected to the national park) flows some distance away from the park.
Mrugavani National Park	–
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park	–

Rivers passing through Tripura National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Clouded Leopard National Park	Gumti River
Rajbari National Park	Gumti River

Rivers passing through Uttar Pradesh National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Dudhwa National Park	Suheli River, Mohana River

Rivers passing through Uttarakhand National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Jim Corbett National Park	Ramganga River, Sonanadi River, Mandal River, Palain River, Kosi River
Nanda Devi National Park	Rishi Ganga River, Dhauli Ganga River, Alaknanda River
Valley Of Flowers National Park	Pushpawati River
Rajaji National Park	Ganges River, Song River, Suswa River
Gangotri National Park	Bhagirathi River
Govind National Park	Tons River

Rivers passing through West Bengal National Parks

National Park	Rivers / Water Bodies
Neora Valley National Park	Neora River, Changey Waterfall
Singalila National Park	Rammam River, Srikhola River
Sunderban National Park	Ganges River (Hooghly River), Matla River, Bidyadhari River, Raimangal River, Harinbhanga River
Buxa National Park	Raidak River, Sankosh River, Jayanti River, Churnia River, Turturi River, Phashkhawa River, Dima River, Nonani River
Gorumara National Park	Murti River, Raidak River, Jaldhaka River
Jaldapara National Park	Torsa River, Malangi River, Hollong River, Chirakhawa River, Sissamara River, Kalijhora River