Balphakram National Park

Alpakram National Park was established in the year 1987 after the whole Balpakram district was declared as the National Park. Balpakram National Park of Meghalaya is one of the favorite national parks among adventure enthusiasts who like to explore the wild life and flora of various regions. The national park comprises of various species of flora and fauna.

Balpakram National Park at Meghalaya is spread over an area of 220 square kilometers at a height of 3000 feet and comprises of the whole Balpakram hills and its adjoining areas in the South Garo Hills District. Balpakram National Park in Meghalaya is approachable only through roads. You can take up any local transport from Baghmara to reach the wildlife park. The nearest railway station is Guwahati railway station.

he main attractions at Meghalaya Balpakram National Park are butterflies, wild bison, wild cow and elephants, etc. The national park also hosts a wide range of wild life species which are diminishing in numbers and are facing the danger of getting extinct. So if you like to explore the wildlife, Balpakram National Park is the perfect venue in the north eastern region.

Apart from wildlife, Balpakram National Park is also renowned for various herbs and shrubs which are used for making medicines as they have got various medicinal values in them. The wide range of flora and fauna of Balpakram National Park attracts several zoologist, naturalists and botanists to this wildlife park.

The best time to visit Balpakram National Park is anytime in between April to June when the park glows with the beauty of various flora which are at full boom during that time. During this season you can also check out the various species of colorful butterflies.