Nokrek National Park
Park Biosphere reserve protecting rare flora and Asian elephants
Nokrek National Park in Meghalaya protects montane rainforest and endemic flora. Visitors come for short treks, birdwatching and biodiversity studies in a compact, hilly landscape.
How to Get to Nokrek National Park #
Nokrek is best reached from Tura town (approx. 60-90 minutes by road depending on entry point). Guwahati in Assam is the nearest major airport (about 4-5 hours by road), from which visitors drive or hire local transport to the park.
Tips for Visiting Nokrek National Park #
- Base visits out of Tura (the closest sizable town) and arrange local guides for access into the core reserve.
- Ask about guided tours highlighting Citrus indica (the wild orange) - the species is a local conservation focus and often missed by casual visitors.
- Visits are best arranged through registered forest department guides to respect protected-area rules and local Naga communities.
Best Time to Visit Nokrek National Park #
Post-monsoon and winter months are the most practical for trekking and wildlife viewing; monsoon months bring heavy rain and slippy trails.
Weather & Climate near Nokrek National Park #
Nokrek National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (4955 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (278 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (541 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (994 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (1284 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (870 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (585 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (243 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.
