National Parks in Meghalaya

Meghalaya has 2 designated national parks.

Balphakram National Park

• Location: South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
• Establishment: Declared a protected area in 1987.
• Area: ~220 sq km (85 sq miles).
• Elevation: ~910 meters (3,000 feet) above sea level.
• Hills: Located in the southern part of the Garo Hills.
• River: Simsang River (also known as Goneshwari River or Someshwari River).
• Cave: Siju–Dobkhakol Cave located near the park.
• Tribes: Garo tribe (primary inhabitants).
• Plants: TSal, teak, garjan, bamboo forests, carnivorous plants (pitcher plants, sundews).
• Animals: Marbled Cat, Wild Water Buffalo, Red Panda, Asian Elephant, Stump-tailed Macaque.

Nokrek National Park

• Location: West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India; ~2 km from Tura Peak.
• National Park: Established in 1986.
• Biosphere Reserve (India): Declared in 1988.
• UNESCO Status: UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (2009).
• Area: ~47 sq km (18 sq miles).
• Highest Point: Nokrek Peak – 1,412 m (4,633 ft).
• Hills: Garo Hills, Nokrek Range.
• Rivers: Simsang, Ganol, Dareng, Nitai, Bhugi.
• Tribes: Garo tribe.
• Plants: Sal, teak, bamboo, orchids.
• Animals: Western Hoolock Gibbon, Asian Elephant, Indian Bison (Gaur), Clouded Leopard, Red Panda, Stump-tailed Macaque, Asian Forest Tortoise.