| Difference Between Wildlife Sanctuary And National Park | |
| Wildlife Sanctuary | National Park |
|---|---|
| Human activities are allowed. | No human activities are allowed. |
| Main aim is to protect a particular flora or fauna. | Can include flora, fauna or any other objects of historical significance. |
| There are no fixed boundaries. | Boundaries are fixed and defined. |
| It is open to the general public | Not usually open to the public. |
| Sanctuaries are usually formed by the order of Central or the State Government | National Parks are formed by the State or central Legislature. |
| A sanctuary can be upgraded to a national park | A national park cannot be downgraded to a Sanctuary. |
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The natural and mixed World Heritage sites are:
Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (2014)
Kaziranga National Park (1985)
Keoladeo National Park (1985)
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005)
Sundarbans National Park (1987)
Western Ghats (2012)
Khangchendzonga National Park (2016)
UNESCO World Heritage sites are provided funds for protection.
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