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.
Nokrek National Park at a Glance#
Address: Nokrek National Park, West Garo Hills/Meghalaya, India
Website: https://meghalaya.gov.in/
Hours: Park access seasonal; contact Meghalaya Forest Department for details
Admission: Entry and permit fees vary by agency; community permits may be required for buffer zones
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 10° - 21° | 16° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 0.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.6h |
| February | Ideal | 12° - 24° | 18° | 21 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 1.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.2h |
| March | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 95 mm | some cloud | 50% | 1.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 19° - 29° | 24° | 278 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 21° - 28° | 24° | 541 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| June | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 994 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.6h |
| July | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 1284 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.4h |
| August | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 870 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| September | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 585 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 20° - 27° | 23° | 243 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 0.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.4h |
| November | Ideal | 15° - 25° | 20° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 79% | 0.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.8h |
| December | Ideal | 12° - 22° | 17° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 76% | 0.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |