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Friday, January 24, 2025

National Parks in Meghalaya

Meghalaya National Parks UPSC

Meghalaya is known for its lush greenery, rolling hills, and unique landscapes. Meghalaya has 2 designated national parks.


Table of Content

  • Nokrek National Park
  • Balphakram National Park


1. Nokrek National Park

  1. Nokrek National Park is located in the West Garo Hills district of the Indian state of Meghalaya.
  2. It is situated about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from Tura Peak.
  3. In 1986, Nokrek National Park was established.
  4. In 1988, the Government of India officially declared Nokrek National Park as a biosphere reserve.
  5. In 2009, Nokrek National Park was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
  6. Area: It covers an area of approximately 47 square kilometers (18 square miles).
  7. The highest point in Nokrek National Park is the Nokrek Peak, which has an elevation of 1,412 meters (4,633 feet) above sea level.
  8. Hills: Garo Hills and Nokrek Range.
  9. River: The prominent rivers that flows through park are Simsang River, Ganol River Dareng River, Nitai River, Bhugi River.
  10. Tribe: Nokrek National Park is home to the Garo tribe.
  11. Flora: Sal, Teak, Hollock, Gamari, Bamboo Groves, Orchids, Grasslands etc.
  12. Fauna: Western Hoolock Gibbon, Asian Elephant, Indian Bison (Gaur), Clouded Leopard, Marbled Cat, Red Panda, Stump-tailed Macaque, Great Indian Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Indian Rock Python, Bengal Monitor Lizard, Green Vine Snake , Asian Forest Tortoise etc.



2. Balphakram National Park

  1. Balphakram National Park is located in South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
  2. In 1987, it was established as a protected area.
  3. Area: It covers an area of approximately 220 square kilometers (85 square miles).
  4. It is situated at an altitude of about 910 meters (3,000 feet).
  5. Hills: The park is located in the southern part of the Garo Hills.
  6. River: One of the prominent river that flow through the park is Simsang River (Goneshwari River or Someshwari River).
  7. Siju-Dobkhakol Cave located near the park.
  8. Tribe: The park is primarily inhabited by the Garo tribe.
  9. Flora: Tropical Deciduous Trees (sal, teak, and garjan), Subtropical Vegetation, Grassland (Themeda spp., Chrysopogon spp., and Saccharum spp.), Bamboo Forest, Carnivorous Plants (Pitcher plants and sundews) etc.
  10. Fauna: Marbled Cat, Wild Water Buffalo, Red Pandas, Asian Elephant, Indian Bison, Asian Golden Cat, Stump-tailed Macaque, Chital Deer, Hornbills, Babblers, Python.

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