Plan your visit to Balphakram National Park in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Use this page to check entry fees, wildlife highlights, and the best season — then open the app to book safaris and stays.
At a glance
- Location: South Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India
- Landscape: rainforest
- Best season: October – March (cooler, less rainfall)
- Gate hours: 06:00 – 18:00 (local)
- Entry fee (Indian): Free (verify locally)
- Entry fee (foreign): Free (verify locally)
- Monsoon closure: 2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30 (verify locally)
- Official site: https://megforest.gov.in/
Key wildlife
- Red panda
- Wild water buffalo
- Marbled cat
Things to do
- Canyon rim trekking
- Tribal culture tours
Getting around
Private vehicles may reach designated parking areas only. Beyond that, trekking is on foot with permits as required.
Parking at official entry points; capacity fills quickly on holidays and weekends.