Balphakram National Park
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| Balpakram National Park | |
|---|---|
South Garo Hills of Meghalaya | |
| Nearest city | Baghmara |
| Coordinates | 25°25′N 90°52′E / 25.417°N 90.867°E |
| Area | 220 km2 (85 sq mi) |
| Established | 27 December 1987 |
| Governing body | Government of Meghalaya, Government of India |
Balpakram National Park is a
UNESCO tentative list
The Central government of India has nominated the Garo Hills Conservation Area (GHCA), straddling South and West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, as a World Heritage Site, which includes Balpakram National Park.
Flora and fauna
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Balpakram National Park is home to wide species of plants and animals. Its vegetation consists of subtropical, grassland, bamboo forest, tropical deciduous trees and carnivorous plants like the pitcher-plant and Drosera.
Species recorded include
. The rivers and lakes in the wildlife reserve are home to various species of birds.Balpakram myths
A Schima wallichii tree has a depression on its trunk. Local people believe that it was caused by spirits that take rest here on their way to their abode of the dead and tether animals killed on their funeral.
Visitor information
The best time to visit Balpakram National Park is from late October to May, when the weather is pleasant without rainfall. The park can be reached from
References
- The Telegraph India. 22 September 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "UNESCO World Heritage Site opportunity for Garo Hills Conservation Area". The Shillong Times. 23 September 2018. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
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