About Daribokgre Trek
Daribokgre Trek is a forest trekking route starting from Daribokgre village in East Garo Hills, Meghalaya, on the fringe of Nokrek National Park and Nokrek Biosphere Reserve. The trail passes through subtropical forests, streams and traditional Garo settlements and is known for biodiversity including the endemic Citrus indica and varied birdlife. It offers guided nature walks and views of the Nokrek range and is accessed with local guides and forest permission.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a guided forest trek through the buffer zone of Nokrek Biosphere Reserve starting from Daribokgre village. The trail traverses dense subtropical broadleaf forest, small streams, and undulating terrain with occasional clearings and viewpoints toward the Nokrek range. There are no built structures along the trail; the experience is natural and rural, with opportunities to observe native flora, birds, and village life. Treks are conducted on foot with local guides and require forest entry permission.
Key highlights
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Forest trek through Nokrek Biosphere Reserve buffer zone from Daribokgre village
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Biodiversity including endemic Citrus indica (Memang Narang) and rich birdlife
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Views of Nokrek Peak and surrounding East Garo Hills landscape
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Interaction with Garo tribal villages and traditional rural setting
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Guided nature walks and wildlife observation in subtropical forest
History of Daribokgre Trek
Daribokgre lies on the fringe of Nokrek National Park, notified in 1986 and designated as Nokrek Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2009, recognized for conservation of Citrus indica, considered one of the progenitors of citrus, and for protection of the Garo Hills forest ecosystem.
Culture & Context
The area is inhabited by the Garo (A'chik) community; Daribokgre village reflects traditional Garo rural life, agriculture and forest-based livelihoods, and local guides share knowledge of forest resources and citrus heritage.
Route
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