Balpakram National Park
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A wild plateau and deep canyon in the South Garo Hills, rich in wildlife and sacred in Garo belief as a resting place of departed spirits.
National parkSouth Garo Hills districtBest time to visit: November to March
Highlights
- The Balpakram canyon and table-land views
- Elephants, gaur and many species of birds and medicinal plants
- Rock formations linked to Garo legends
- Siju Cave and the Simsang river nearby
Significance
The Garo people call Balpakram the ‘land of perpetual winds’ and believe the spirits of the dead rest here for a time. The park protects one of the richest forest areas of Meghalaya.