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NOKREK NATIONAL PARK – Meghalaya
Located in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, Nokrek National Park is believed to be the last
remaining haven for the red pandas.
About the park
It is about 1418 metres above sea level and is situated approximately 2 km away from the Tura Peak. Its total area coverage is about 47 sq km. The park was included in the UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserve list in the year 2009. The park is named after one of the famous peaks of the region - Nokrek Hill Peak.
Fauna
Red Panda and Asian elephants are famous animals of the park. Stump tailed macaque, hillock gibbon, tiger, giant flying squirrel, pig tailed macaque, Himalayan black bear, leopard, python, binturong, pangolin, serow, golden cat, wild buffalo, etc. are some of the endemic and endangered species of the region. The national park is also home to different rare and colourful bird species.
Flora
Wild lemon, white meranti, grand rasamala, orchids, chempaka, lali, etc. are some important flora species of Nokrek National Park. Rare species of citrus indica and a rare species of orange (known as Memang Narang) is also found here.
How to get there
Tura is the nearby town to the park. The nearest airport and railway station are at Guwahati, which is about 128 km away. The tourists can also avail bus or car services from Shillong and Guwahati to reach the park.
Tourist information
There are no accommodation facilities within the park. However, one can find some hotels and tourist lodges at Tura. Traditional accommodation can be availed at the Daribokgre Village. Provision for nature walks, trekking, bird watching, rock climbing and tree house accommodation are offered here in this village.
Nokrek to Tura Top is a famous trekking route of the park that will enable the tourists to have a closer look at the wildlife and biodiversity of the region. Old Stone Age site and the Siju Cave are two famous tourist spots located within the park.
General information
Nokrek National Park, Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India.
Entry fees not applicable
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About the park
It is about 1418 metres above sea level and is situated approximately 2 km away from the Tura Peak. Its total area coverage is about 47 sq km. The park was included in the UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserve list in the year 2009. The park is named after one of the famous peaks of the region - Nokrek Hill Peak.
Fauna
Red Panda and Asian elephants are famous animals of the park. Stump tailed macaque, hillock gibbon, tiger, giant flying squirrel, pig tailed macaque, Himalayan black bear, leopard, python, binturong, pangolin, serow, golden cat, wild buffalo, etc. are some of the endemic and endangered species of the region. The national park is also home to different rare and colourful bird species.
Flora
Wild lemon, white meranti, grand rasamala, orchids, chempaka, lali, etc. are some important flora species of Nokrek National Park. Rare species of citrus indica and a rare species of orange (known as Memang Narang) is also found here.
How to get there
Tura is the nearby town to the park. The nearest airport and railway station are at Guwahati, which is about 128 km away. The tourists can also avail bus or car services from Shillong and Guwahati to reach the park.
Tourist information
There are no accommodation facilities within the park. However, one can find some hotels and tourist lodges at Tura. Traditional accommodation can be availed at the Daribokgre Village. Provision for nature walks, trekking, bird watching, rock climbing and tree house accommodation are offered here in this village.
Nokrek to Tura Top is a famous trekking route of the park that will enable the tourists to have a closer look at the wildlife and biodiversity of the region. Old Stone Age site and the Siju Cave are two famous tourist spots located within the park.
General information
Nokrek National Park, Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India.
Entry fees not applicable
© Arked