Balpakram National Park

It’s our mythological place where you can gain knowledge regarding different species of plant and animals. It’s a one day tour. Trekking / Trails.
Fee details: 1. Per person - Rs10, 2. Per mobile - Rs20, 3. Per DSLR - Rs500, Per Bike -Rs25 and Per Four Wheeler- Rs100.

Balphakram National Park, situated in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, India, is a captivating wilderness area renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Spanning over 220 square kilometers, the park is nestled in the Garo Hills and is characterized by dense forests, deep gorges, and high plateaus.

One of the park's most notable features is the Balpakram Plateau, which stands at an elevation of around 3,000 feet above sea level. This plateau offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding terrain. The region is also crisscrossed by numerous rivers and streams, adding to its scenic allure.

The park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including several rare and endangered species. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot various mammals like the Asiatic elephant, Bengal tiger, red panda, and the elusive clouded leopard. Balphakram is also a birdwatcher's paradise, hosting a variety of avian species, from eagles and vultures to colorful songbirds.

The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, adjacent to Balphakram, further enhances the park's ecological significance. This reserve is known for its unique citrus species and is recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Apart from its ecological importance, Balphakram National Park is steeped in local folklore and mythology. The Garo tribes believe that this area is inhabited by spirits, adding a cultural and mystical dimension to the park's allure.

With its combination of natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and cultural significance, Balphakram National Park stands as a testament to the ecological wealth of the Meghalaya region, attracting nature enthusiasts and researchers alike.

Balpakram is the most beautiful and eyes catching views are mesmerizing. The most interesting part is the mythodology of the Garo culture , where we still see the signs of the demigod.

I loved it! With no regrets! It's worth it...The place is surely a masterpiece! The creator behind this place is a mastermind! It's amazing, it's a must go and visit this natural vegetation and step a foot on it while it still exists!

Balpakram National Park is a national park to the south of Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India, located at an altitude of about 910 m (3,000 ft) close to the international border with Bangladesh. It's a place where one can observe many rare flora and fauna, marine fossils etc. The surrounding view is beautiful. Private cars and bikes are the more convenient for going to this place as the public buses are rare.

Balpakram National Park is a national park ranging from under 200 to over 800 meters above sea level, near the Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India. Balpakram is located between latitudes 25°20' N and 25°30' N, and longitudes 90°45' E to 91° E . The Balpakram National Park is located to the extreme South of Garo Hills, Meghalaya at a distance of 62 km from Baghmara, the district headquarters of South Garo Hills and 167 km from nearest major townTura. This pocket of pristine beauty named Balpakram National Park is also close to the international boundary of Bangladesh. It is often compared to the Grand Canyon National Park of United States. It is often referred to as the "abode of perpetual winds" as well as the "land of spirits."[citation needed] It is the home of the barking deer and the golden cat. Commonly seen animals include wild water buffalo, red panda, elephant and eight species of cats including tiger and marbled cat. Balpakram, land of the eternal death, according to Garomyth, has a very beautiful landscape and one of the best Canyon around the region. It is famous for unique land formations with surround the mythological stories of the Garos. Declared a national park by the Government of India, it is now a protected place and permission has to be sought from the wildlife authorities before entering. It has some unique plants species including the ones mentioned and the corridor for the Indian elephant.

Balpakram literally mean "Land of Perfectual wind". Garos believed that after cremation their spirit dwell in Balpakram ,known as " Land of the Spirit" .The such important placed were considered in Balpakram like -Marketing ,Meeting,Mid-Day meal,Bath stream (charcoal water),Dancing places of the spirit .The boat of Dikki ,stone bridge of Bandi,Heart of Gitting ,knee print of Goera ,The stone spill of Goera,Dam of Dikki (Deoban) , Dikki Granary etc.haved been founded. Balpakram is Rich in Bio-diversity flora and fauna ,Flora eg:Pitcher Plant ,Ground Orchid ,Medicinal plant known as Dike,bamboo's ,long grass etc.fauna -Gibbon,Apes,Tigers,Peasants,clouded leopards ect.Red Panda also recorded . Balpakram actually plateau,rocky land and Semi-grass land .

The folklore of Demonboar seven headed haved been consider in Balpakram land ,the prints on rocks such as Stoned spill of Goera(God of lightning and Thunder)Goera hide himself to hunt Demon boar,Knee print of Goera where Goera throwed the spear to Demon boar ,Fought place _ large numerous footprint found, sketch stream of Demon boar ,finally Demon board Death at one stream known as "Wakso Chiring" .

Balpakram National Park has a wide range of exotic flora and fauna and its picturesque landscapes. Sitting at an elevation of 3000 feet, this wildlife park, located near Garo Hills in Meghalaya, covers a verdant land of 200 sq km. Apart from tiger and elephant, you may spot animals like leopard, hillock gibbons, barking deer, and golden cat at Balpakram National Park.

Very good park. One should visit this place...

Most spectacular place of Garo Hills

It is home to one of the rarest animals in the world - the Lesser Panda or the Red Panda as it is commonly known. Balpakram is renowned for its forest covered canyon-cum-gorge, which is now part of a National Park. The park also includes the Balpakram plateau and adjacent forests. Balpakram is a place of perpetual winds, covering an area of about 220 sq. km with a variety of wildlife including tigers, elephants, bison, black bear, leopards, sambar deer. It is situated near Baghmara in South Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. The western part of the park adjoins with the Siju bird sanctuary along the banks of Simsang River.

Balphakram or Balpakram which means (land of perpetual winds) national park is a very vast table land of thick forest which covers an area of 200 square meters and is blessed with charming grace and breath-taking scenes. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife and breeding place for resident and migratory birds. The Balpakram national park has the varied types of flora and fauna compositions and no doubt this is one of the places which is rich in biodiversity in the country of India.

There are many forms of rare and exotic species of flora and fauna found in Balpakram National Park which attracts a lot of elite and professional naturalist, botanist and zoologist. This national park is also home to the only ape species found in India, the Hillock Gibbons. The other animals that can be seen in this park are great Indian Hornbill, leopard, wild cats, deer and lots of other animal and bird’s species which one could rarely see. Further to inform one can see the rare lesser panda too here. We come across many plants as well which are rare to see like the pitcher plant, orchids, and many more of these plants which attract tourists and people who like trekking and like to explore the wildlife. Balpakram National Park is also famous for a variety of very rare herbs of great medicinal value known as “Dikges” which is grown abundantly in this park. There is a deep gorge in this Balpakram park and is also compared to the Grand Canyon of USA. The Balpakram park no doubts is a travellers’ paradise and a must place to visit in Meghalaya.

Very good National Park, with good scenery. Lots of flora and fauna are found. It is the pride of our nation in general and Meghalaya- Garo Hills in special. Visited the Park six times, still want to visit again and again.

In such a natural paradise it is no wonder then that many species of flora and fauna thrive. One such hot spot for wildlife enthusiasts is the Balpalram National park in Meghalaya. Located at an altitude of nearly 3,000 ft. above sea level, covering an area of 200 sq. kms, Balpakram has been a national park since 1987.

Balpakram can be accessed only via road, as the district does not have an airport or railway station. This national park in east India is 167 kms away from Tura, the District Head quarter of west Garo Hills District. The nearest airport and railhead to Balpakram is Guwahati in Assam, which is 220 kms from Tura.

One can also avail of regularly operating helicopters from Shillong and Guwahati to Tura. Balpakram National Park offers the best of wildlife in India and allows visitors to observe several bird, animal and plant species in their natural habitat. While visiting Balpakram National Park, one can come across animals such as Tigers, Leopards, Clouded Leopards, Elephants, Wild Buffaloes, Capped Langur, Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Gaur (Indian Bison), Slow Loris, and even the rare Golden Cat.

One of the two National Parks in Meghalaya (other being Nokrek under Wildlife Division Tura) .Balpakram National Park is managed by Balpakram Division South Garo Hills.A must visit place.
entry permits are compulsory and is to be obtained from the Park Director based at Baghmara. Accommodation available at Mahadeo and Baghmara forest rest houses.

Balpakram Forest, Meghalaya,
Located in the southern part of Meghalaya, the Balpakram National Park is home to the local Garo tribe. As per the legends, this is the spot from where the souls of the departed go to rest. With an abundance of lush greenery and wildlife, this spot is a paradise for nature and photography lovers. Yet, due to coal mines and water dams, the forest area is receding almost everyday, which will likely threaten the existence of all animals in the region in the near future.

Balpakram National Park is a national park in the south of Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India, located at an altitude of about 910 m close to the international border with Bangladesh.

Balpakram National Park is located in South Garo hills district in Meghalaya, India.
Balpakram is famous for its forest covered canayan-cum-gorge, which is now part of a National Park. The park also includes the Balpakram plateau and adjacent. The area lies in the southern part of Meghalaya.
The place is also known for rare flora and fauna species and marine fossils. Balpakram is a hotspot of biodiversity in Meghalaya.

The place is splendid and beautiful, has got it's historical and mythological beliefs which adds more importance to it's name.

Only place to visit for seeing pristine and unexplored beauty..... Plus some more unexpected views