Balphakram National Park
Balpakram National Park is a national park to the south of Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India, located at an altitude of about 910 m (3,000 ft) close to the international border with Bangladesh. It was inaugurated in December 1987 and provides habitat for barking deer, Asian golden cat, Bengal tiger, marbled cat, wild water buffalo, red panda and Indian elephant. Balpakram means "land of the eternal wind" according to the myth of the Garo people.
| Balpakram National Park | |
|---|---|
Balpakram Canyon | |
| Location | South Garo Hills of Meghalaya |
| Nearest city | Baghmara |
| Coordinates | 25°25′N 90°52′E |
| Area | 220 km2 (85 sq mi) |
| Established | 27 December 1987 |
| Governing body | Government of Meghalaya, Government of India |
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