Nokrek National Park UPSC

  • Nokrek National Park is located in the West Garo Hills district of the Indian state of Meghalaya.
  • It is situated about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from Tura Peak.
  • In 1986, Nokrek National Park was established.
  • In 1988, the Government of India officially declared Nokrek National Park as a biosphere reserve.
  • In 2009, Nokrek National Park was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
  • Area: It covers an area of approximately 47 square kilometers (18 square miles).
  • The highest point in Nokrek National Park is the Nokrek Peak, which has an elevation of 1,412 meters (4,633 feet) above sea level.
  • Hills:
    • Garo Hills
    • Nokrek Range
  • River: The prominent rivers that flows through Nokrek National Park:
    • Simsang River
    • Ganol River
    • Dareng River
    • Nitai River
    • Bhugi River
  • Tribe: Nokrek National Park is home to the Garo tribe.
  • Flora: Sal, Teak, Hollock, Gamari, Bamboo Groves, Orchids, Grasslands etc.
  • Fauna: Western Hoolock Gibbon, Asian Elephant, Indian Bison (Gaur), Clouded Leopard, Marbled Cat, Red Panda, Stump-tailed Macaque, Great Indian Hornbill , Rufous-necked Hornbill , Oriental Pied Hornbill, Indian Rock Python, Bengal Monitor Lizard, Green Vine Snake , Asian Forest Tortoise etc.
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