At a glimpse :

Location : Situated near the Lailad village

Places : Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, India

Coverage area : Around 29 square kilometer

Best season to visit : During the month of March and April

Nearest city : Ri-Bhoi

Facts :

In the state of Meghalaya, other main attraction for tourist to experience wildlife is the Nongkhyllem Sanctuary. It is the most popular wildlife sanctuaries which is located in the northern eastern part of this region. This sanctuary is stretched at an area of over twenty nine square kilometer which encloses a number of attractions. This place is not only meant for tourist attraction but it also comprises a wide range of wild beast including reptiles, rodents, avian, mammals, and many more. This wild species are rare and endangered, so they are not easily seen while wandering in the Nongkhyllem Sanctuary. Apart from the animals and other species residing here, it also comprises of a major amount of forest which gives a natural look to the sanctuary.

The Nongkhyllem Sanctuary is a famous holiday destination to explore in the state of Meghalaya.This park is located in the district of Ri-Bhoi which lies near the Lailad village. The sanctuary is situated at a very convenient place from where you can get easy access to reach the park and other closure destinations by road.

The wildlife sanctuary of Meghalaya is renowned for its endangered and rare flora and fauna. It hosts a number of species that are worth to watch when wandering in this place. The most common fauna visitors that can be spotted here are the Clouded Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Indian Bison, Royal Bengal Tiger, and many more. Some of the animal species that are mentioned above are no longer existing in this sanctuary. Other main attraction of the Nongkhyllem Sanctuary is the bird species who reside here in the shrubs and bushes of the green forest. They are rare and endangered that it is no longer exists here. The two winged birds that dwell here are valued to watch, it is a perfect place for the birdwatchers.The most common bird species you can spot while exploring in the forest are the Rufous Necked Hornbill, Manipur Bush Quail, Brown Hornbill, and many more.

The wildlife sanctuary in Meghalaya state also extends great opportunity for those people who are aficionado to adventure and nature can witness this place in the northern eastern region. Moreover, amongst all of the entire attraction, visitors can also get a wonderful sight of the exquisite flora and fauna that have their habitat here. There are some of the bird species you will spot here which are the migrate bird who hail here from far away places including from other region or countries.

The Nongkhyllem Sanctuary is not the only attraction for tourist in the state of Meghalaya, but there are a large number of attractions that are worth to glance. They are mainly nestled in the small towns of Baghmara and Nongpoh.In case, if you are planning to the witness the park in your nest weekend make sure you visit on the right time. This wildlife sanctuary of Meghalaya is not opened for all around the year, but the ideal time to visit is during the month of March and April. In this month, a wide range of bird species are migrated from the foreign land and habitat in the lush green forest. The natural beauty of the park appeals majority of the tourist from across the globe. This place ensures that you will definitely experience one of your alluring and remarkable vacations for lifetime.