Nokrek National Park

Nokrek National Park is a protected area in the West Garo Hills of Meghalaya, about 45 km from Tura. Established in 1986 and forming the core zone of the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO in 2009, it covers 47.48 sq km. It is notable for its rich biodiversity, as the habitat of the red panda, Asian elephant and wild citrus species Citrus indica, and for Nokrek Peak, the highest peak in the Garo Hills.

Visitors can expect dense evergreen and semi-evergreen forest covering rugged hills and valleys around Nokrek Peak (1412 m), the highest peak in the Garo Hills. Access is via jeep track and trekking trails from villages like Daribokgre. Wildlife sightings are infrequent but the park is known for red panda, hoolock gibbon, elephants, and diverse birds. Visitors can explore forest trails, viewpoints, small streams and nearby caves with a mandatory local guide.

Notified as a National Park in 1986 covering 47.48 sq km. In May 2009, UNESCO designated the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve with the National Park as its core zone. The area has been protected for conservation of the wild citrus gene pool and the biodiversity of the Garo Hills.

Located in the traditional land of the Garo tribe, the park and surrounding biosphere are closely linked to Garo community life and traditional knowledge of forest and citrus conservation. The wild citrus Citrus indica, locally called Memang Narang, is culturally valued by local communities.