
Balpakram,
which has been, declared a National Park since 1987 is the land of scenic beauty,
lying at an altitude of nearly 3,000 ft. above sea level, covering an area of
200sq. kms.
It is a vast tableland of dense forest, teeming with wild life, undoubtedly
one of the richest spot in bio-diversity in the country.
Many rare and exotic species of flora and fauna some endemic to the area - many
almost extinct very rare forms of wild-life found in the area had naturally
evoked a lot of interest among the elite circles of naturalist, botanists and
zoologist.
167 kms away from Tura, the District Head quarter of west Garo Hills District,
Balpakram can be reached by road only.
There are however regular helicopter services from Shillong and Guwahati to
Tura and road transport facilities, nearest airport and rail head is Guwahati
in Assam which is 220 kms from Tura.
Best time to visit - Mid-April to mid-June.
Clothes - thin light clothing.