अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What does 'Balpakram' mean and why is it sacred?
In the Garo language, 'Balpakram' means 'the Land of Perpetual Winds'; local Garos revere the plateau as the sacred temporary abode of departed spirits before their afterlife journey.
What unique plant can be found in Balpakram National Park?
Balpakram is one of the primary native sanctuaries for the endangered carnivorous pitcher plant (Nepenthes khasiana), which catches insects in liquid-filled pitcher leaf traps.
Are red pandas found in Balpakram?
Yes, red pandas inhabit the high sub-tropical bamboo and oak groves on the upper ridges of the park, representing one of their southernmost habitats in India.
How can tourists visit the deep canyon of Balpakram?
Visitors take guided walking expeditions departing from the park entrance accompanied by registered Garo tribal guides, hiking to viewpoints overlooking the 1,000-meter-deep canyon.