Rajiv Gandhi National Park UPSC

  • Rajiv Gandhi National Park is located in Rameswaram of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • It is also known as Rameswaram National Park.
  • On 19 November 2005, it was established as Rameshvaram National Park.
  • On 26 December 2005, the park name was changed to Rajiv Gandhi National Park.
  • Area: Park cover an area about 2.4 square kilometers.
  • River: The park lies on the north bank of the Penna River.
  • Flora: Indian rosewood or sissoo, Eucalyptus, velvet leaved grewia, miracle fruit or gurmar etc.
  • Fauna: Spotted Deer, Common Mongoose, Black Napped Hare, Little Egrets, Russell’s Earth Boa, Russell’s Viper etc.
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