Explore India's 5 Most Dangerous Forests

Suruchi Sharma

Sundarbans Forest, West Bengal

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The Sundarbans is considered the most dangerous forest in India. Covering around 10,000 square kilometers, it is famous worldwide for its Royal Bengal Tigers.

Gir Forest, Gujarat 

The Gir forest, located in Gujarat, is the second largest forest in India and is renowned for its Asiatic lions.

The forest of the Khasi Mountains, Meghalaya

As Cherrapunji is situated in the south, this forest experiences daily rainfall throughout the year. Located on the Khasi mountains, this forest sits at an elevation of approximately 1,978 meters.

Namdapha Forest, Arunachal Pradesh 

Situated in one of the coldest regions of India, this forest hosts unique animals that are not found anywhere else in the country. Species such as red pandas and red foxes inhabit these forests.

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand 

Jim Corbett, situated in Nainital, Uttarakhand, spans an area of 520 square kilometers and is renowned for its population of Bengal tigers.