Best Meghalaya Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks
Discover best wildlife sanctuaries & national parks by categories in Meghalaya
About 70% of the state is forested, of which 9,496 km2 is dense primary subtropical forest. The Meghalayan forests are considered to be among the richest botanical habitats of Asia. These forests receive abundant rainfall and support a vast variety of floral and faunal biodiversity. A small portion of the forest area in Meghalaya is under what are known as "sacred groves".
Bird Sanctuaries in Meghalaya
Siju Bird Sanctuary
- Location: South Garo Hill
- Species: Siberian ducks, grey hornbill and peacock pheasant. Butterfly and reptiles also receive shelter in Siju Bird Sanctuary.
National Parks in Meghalaya
Nokrek National Park
- Location: West Garo Hills
- The park had eight species of cats, ranging from Tiger to Marbled cat and Asian elephants.
Balphakram National Park
- Location: Baghmara
- Famous for: Elephants, Deer, Golden cat, Barking deer, Wild water buffalo, Baboons, Red panda, Monkeys, Elephant etc.
Baghmara Reserve Forest
- Location: Baghmara
- Famous for: Elephants, Birds and Langurs. It is also a best place for bird watchers.
Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Ri-Bhoi district
- Famous for: Bengal tiger, Black bear, Leopard, Necked hornbill and Brown hornbill bird.
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