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Balpakram National Park

Baghmara, Meghalaya, India

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Overview

The 'land of perpetual winds' — a wild plateau and deep canyon in the Garo Hills, sacred to the Garo as the abode of departed souls, home to elephants, tigers and rare wildlife.

Why visit: A dramatic canyon-and-plateau wilderness of deep myth and rich wildlife.

History: Garo folklore holds Balpakram as the land where spirits rest; it is dotted with legend-laden rock formations.

Things to do

›Deep canyon views
›Elephant & tiger habitat
›Garo legends
›Rock formations

Wildlife ViewingTrekkingBirdwatching

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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Mar

Entry fee

Permit/entry

Est. budget

₹800–2,500

Duration

1–2 days

Nearby attractions

Within

20.2 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Cave

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Siju Cave (Dobakhol)

Baghmara, Meghalaya

One of India's longest and most famous caves, on the Simsang river in the Garo Hills, with limestone galleries and a large bat colony.

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⛰️ Hill Station

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Baghmara

Baghmara, Meghalaya

The headquarters of South Garo Hills on the Simsang river, the gateway to Balpakram National Park and Siju Cave.

Nov–MarHalf dayExplore

23.1 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Riverside

4.1

Simsang River (Baghmara)

Baghmara, Meghalaya

The largest river of the Garo Hills, flowing past Baghmara with a riverside deer park and access to Balpakram and Siju.

Oct–MarHalf dayExplore